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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-04-23

This new National (Greenback)
party needs watching. We may be
mistaken, but it appears as though 1t was
thoroughly communistic IN Its character.
At its convention at Toledo it invited all
parties dissatisfied with existing things to
ioin it, no matter what their political
creed. And some Of the planks contained
in their platform look from the outside
as If they were a declaration OF war be-
tween capital and labor than which we
can hard ~ imagine anything more disas-
trous to the interests Of both parties to
the contest. Their announcement Of
principles states that capital should be
equal divided per capita throughout
the land. This Is the same dogma that
disgraced France, under the rule OF Robe
spierre, and deluged the land with blood.
1t was the working of this very principle
that suspended commerce, and lighted the
fires of destruction in St. Louis, Chicago,
Pittsburg, and other places In our own
land LAST August The Hon. Marvin
Warner, the exponent oi the party, VINO
lectured here something over a week ago
threw out enough to excite a suspicion OF
the lurking spirit which inspires the par
ty, when he said that our higher instltu-
tons of learning were the paid minions
of the capitalists of the country that
their professors were backed by bullion
lists; and that the text books on Political
Economy were dictated by the Bankers
and Brokers of the land. OF course ey-
cry thoroughly intelligent man knows
this statement to be false. But this TAX
en- in connection with the doctrines OF the
platform of the so-caled 'Greenbackers'
should put every earnest, hoUest-cltlzen
on his guard. The words Of the platform
and its opponents thus far indicate aPpar-
emily that the worst elements OF dena'
gogueism are to be marshalled against the
intelligence and industry Of the nation.
We believe the greenback is only thin
guise to cover the most disastrous dogmas
of refined communism. We hope we
may be mistaken. York (Neb.) Kepub'
loan.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-04-23
"COnciLiatiOn.n

1t was at Atlanta, Georgia, that Presi-
dent Hayes made his famous Cancellation
speech IN which he honored the rebels for
"fghting for their convictions" praised
their military proves, saying we were
victorious because we "had the most
Greeks, aud apologetically assured them
that $50, with no discredit to you and
no special credit to US the war turned out
as it did" How thoroughly concilia'ed'
his Atlanta friends have become may be
inferred from the following despatch from
"Perley'-that ardent supporter Of the
policy TO Thursdays Boston Journ.l
The Secretary Of the international
Sunday School Convention, which meets
at Atlanta to-day, wrote to a Clergyman
named Arnett, who had been elected a
delegate from Ohio, that il he was of
African descent. as had been reported, he
had better remain at home, as the time
had not arrived when black and white
delegates could sit together in peace.
Arnctt has not attended.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-04-23

SPIRIT PosSEssIoN.-Some time since
we received from Baker x Arnold, Syca-
more, H., q little pamphlet with the
above title, written by Henry 81. Mugun-
in. Con the Chicago JonrnaD. The
author, at one time became q successful
medium, but has since been converted
and turned iunatic. He believes he was
possessed by the Devil, while acting as
medium; that evil spirits coptended for
his soul aud his life; that by prayer aud
the influence OF the Holy Spirit DO Was
rescued from the destroyer. lie quotes
passages Of Scripture, to show that evil
spirits have held possession OF human
beings. His description OF his las; tight
with the evil forces IS portrayed with
great feeling and 10 very graphic man
ner. The whole work conveys the i'm
press of sadly dsordered Mid.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-04-23

The advance report OF Hon. Joshua
Nye, Iasursnce Commissioner Tor Maine,
has been received at this office. II shows
tina. there are i've mutual tire insurance.
companies located in Oxford County, viz a:
Fryeblrg, Lowell, Norway, Oxford Couc-
II ~ South Paris. and Waterford Tue
Eryeburg Company has assets OF $40, 439 ;
Risks in force S246. 957 ; Risks written
during the past year 1884; paid No
losses. Lowell, Assets. 50 O5S 81 Risks
in force, S39, 955; Risks written, $40 so ;
no losses. Norway, Assets, so, 1927 ;
risks in force, Slj5 APO; written S32 POO e;
paid losses S4S6.24. Oxford County, As
Sets, IS, 736 30; Risks, Sll0,7S6; writ, n,
SOS .S96; no losses. Waterford, Assets,
S2,6i3.l6; Risks S47, $40; written, Sl7,-
$50; no losses. 1t will be seen that the
percentage OF losses is very smalI-most
OF the risks being taken on farm buildings.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-04-23
GRAND Lodge of Good Templar,.

The Grand Lodge OF Good Temp.ars
at Saco, elected the following officers
Wednesday afternoon:
Grand Worthy Chief Tempiar, Andrew
j. Chase. Portland; q. ". C., l.. W.
Slarbird, Dixmont; G. w. V. T., Isabel
A. Hodgdon, Saco; g. w Sec, George
Z. Bracket, Belfast; q. W Chaplain,
Rev. o. NJ. Cousens. North Conway; u.
W. NJ. 5. F. kaler, Haldoboroi SupI
juvenile Temples, Mrs Z. II. Fitzgerald,
Brunswick Representatives to K. w. q.
L.. George A Payson. \. j. Chase, IL.
A. ShoreY ana L. Z. Vose.
There were 1879 delegates present. The
number Of lodges in the State Is 23l.
membership 1000 Since last October
Us lodges, with 1 900 members have oeen
Instituted. There are nO@ II juvenile
Temples with 5000 members. Wednes'
day afternoon the officers elected were
installed by IA. A. Shorey. p. g. W. Chief
TempIsr. A large pubic meeting We'd
nesday evening closed the exercises. The
next meeting OF he Grand Lodge will be
held al Newport.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-04-23

The death OF Wm. Tweed 10 New
York jail conveys an Impressive warning
TO the youth OF this country. q lesson to
those who dream Of some other road TO
luxury and fortune than the honest one
OF industrious application and rigid econ
omy. For briet span this leader OF a
ring OF wholesale plunderers held sway
in The greatest metropolis Of the land !;
but Al last he days If reIribulion came ;
the autocrat lost bis power the popular
Boss found himself suddenly without
friends, for money had bought no mans
love. A fugitive from justice, he wan
dered As an outcast about the world for
time. finally to be brought ignomini
ously back in fe' ters to the scene of his
sinful pleasure and his gross triumphs.
Then be was compelled TO suffer well
deserved bat destroying term of impris-
onment, until death came aud opened the
prison gates. The lessons of his life and
abiect ending are too apparent to require
amplifcation. when Thy judgments
are abroad in the earth, the people will
learn righteousness"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-04-23

II is matter ol great Importance that
a correct record ol marriages should be
kept in places designated by law. In
divorce suits and criminal actions the
lack OF compliance with this provision, is
continually felt, it being impossible to
obtain official record 10 establish the
marriage. By chapter SO; section H..
OF the Revised Statutes for Maine. it
BECOMES the duty OF every town clerk to
return to the Clerk of the Judicial Courts,
a transcript oil records OF marriages re-
corded by him. during the year Tor which
he was clork. Ii town clerks would per-
form this duty. as prescribed by law.
much valuable time in Court would DO
saved, and the ends OF justice would be
materially advanced.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-04-23

WE have received from Hon. K. c.
Harrington, a very valuable pamphle!
containing the "Rules for the government
of the Executive Department OF the State
of Maine" Il mas also an official record
for each County and complete list Of the
committees OF the Legislature. The
pamphlet is we'll arranged, and elegantly
printed. We have also received rom
Mr.. f. a copy of the Land Agents report,
for the year ending Nov. 30, 1877.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-04-23

The Damariscotta Herald, says its
editor, goes TO very many former residents
of the town. We should think by the
looks of the place that most everybody
had moved away or gone to sleep
Chase's Chronicle
The real trouble with the Chronicle
maker Is that he didn't wake up" any
following TO speak of in this vicinity
Our people decline to follow the dense ig-
norance that stoutly asserts that il a
greenback dollar is worth but ,SS cents,
or LIP cents less than a gold dollar,
when gold is quoted 10l Is, then it was
81 IS worse than nothing when gold ad-
yaueed to 2S5 during the war! The
Chronicle-maker is sadly in need of lit
tie instruction in decimal fractions from a
Eelve-years-old school girl We may
therefore question his entire arithmetical
education including his ability to get at
the population of the place-Damaris-
Gotta Herald
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-04-23

ALWAYS VILLAIN The Democrat, a
paper printed 10 Dover, \. H., states that
Savage, the murderer OF Rose Vincent.
at Biddeiord, is we'll known in Dover,
having lived there year or more. While
there he went by the name OF Young.
He was a good looking and smart appear
ing young man. who wore u sort OF navy
uniform, not full and complete, but re-
sembiing the dress OF the navy, and
walked smartiy about town with nice
cane. lie behaved SO well that no worked
himself into the good graces and affec-
tons of young lady. and it was under
stood they were 10 be married. The
lady had bank account with quite a
sum in her favor, which she drew out.
and then the rascal Young, sias Savoie,
alias Savage, stole it all and ran away,
aud had not been heard from since, until
it turns out that he is the murderer OF
Rose Vincent.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-04-23

NICE HoRsE.-E. NJ. Thsyer. SO. Paris,
has a splendid stallion, at his stable. The
horse is known as Young Hector" is of
a mahogany bay color black points !;
stands 10 3-4 hands high; weighs 1866
pounds, and is six years old. His pedi-
gree is OF the best-being sired by Howe's
Bismsrk, he by Gen. Knox. His dam
was Morgan and Messenger mare.
One particularly valuable point in Young
Heclor, is his exceeding docility. He
can be driven anywhere, by man or
woman. He can easily score 2 40.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-04-23

We have received neat little
pamphlet OF eighteen pages which gives
an account of Rev. Nathaniel Chase, one
OF the early settlers aud the first preacher.
in Buckfeld, Me-, with genealogical no.
tees OF his ancestors and all his descend
ants; to which is added genealogical
notices of some OF the descendants OF
Edmund Chase of Minot, Me. Many Of
the descendants OF these two men reside
in this County, and the pamphlet is of
special interest to them. 1t will be mailed
on receipt OF fifty cents. Address w. b.
Lapham, Augusta, Me.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-04-23

HsroKICAL.-A. S. Barnes IL Co., New
York aud Chicago. have issued Vol. III,
No. 3, OF their Magazine OF American
History. The work IS one Of great merit.
both 10 quality OF matter furnished, and
style OF execution, containing both maps
and illustrations. The Chicago LgterIor
says Of it:
The Magazine Of american History is
the handsomesl, as IL il one OF the mos.
interesting, specially magazines pcO-
nshed. This magazine Is de-
voted to gathering up from original
sources, and preserving valuable or re-
mantle chapters OF American history
Therefore 1t is scarcely necessary to say
thu, II is an interesting periodical, and
makes valuable bound volume At Tue
end Of The year.
Agents are wanted, and liberal cash
commission is offered.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-04-23

CELEBRATIoN.-The Odd Fellows of
this District are to have celebration al
Norway, next Friday. April both. At2,
p. NJ. there will be street parade in
regalia, after which there will DC remarks
In Concert Hall, supper. an Grafton,
and dance. Bethel, West Paris, and
South Paris will send from fifty 10 one
hundred members. each. No doubt there
will be a royalty good time, aud every
member of the order should attend.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-04-23
Newspaper Decisions.

l. ANY person who who takes paper regularly
lfOm the o0icc-whether directed 20 his name OF
another, or whether hc has subscribed or not
IL RESPONSE Die Tor the payment.
,. 10 a DersOn orders his paper discontinued
he musL pay al arrearagcs, or the publisher may
continue 20 send it until payment - made, and
collect the whole amount, whether the paper is
taken from the ONCE or not.
6. The Courts have decided thatrefUsing 20 take
newspapers and periodicals nom the post once
or removing and leaving them uncalled for, Is
prsuad f1cis evidence OF fraud.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-04-23
Lam Decisions.
OXFORD COUNTY CASES.

V4FVNIT N'Ia"F
Davis L. CorliS Of ~ vs.. Ella NJ. Dunn.
Judgment Tor defendant, with right Of
plaintiffs 10 redeem.
Benson, Foster. Harlow.
Trustees OF GoulL Academy Of Bethel
vs.. Abernethy Grover. Exceptions over
ruled.
Frye. Hammons.
Inhabitants of Fryeburg vs.. Inhabitants
OF BrOwniield. Exceptions overruled.
Hastings. j. b. Eaton.
Albert lie welt vs. Martha A. Hamin.
DemAndaut nou-suit.
Gibson. Kimball
Hutchins.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-04-23

Clinton A Woodbury., one Of the edit
ors of the Somerset Reporter has received
a call from the Hancock Publishing Co
to run the Ellsworth paper. 1t is under
stood that he has accepted and will soon
le ave SkoWheRap in oonseouence.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-04-23

epoch IN COuSltutloDAA koFSAAuSus' 9"N
made the present existence OF republics
a possibility. William, Prince Of Orange,
and Mary, his wife, daughter OF James
the second. were crowned King and
Queen OF England. The great royolu-
ton had been accomplished. james, the
most obstinate aud tyranaical OF rulers,
had been depOsed aud ded. The estates
had been assembled. framed their famous
Declaration OF Rights, and 6y choice,
had selected William and Mary as rulers.
Now was TO begin q reign OF ml.tness,
founded on such broad views Of the rights
Of man. as would honor the present ceD-
fury. What q change was this 90 those
subject TO British Rule Sovereign alter
sovereign had been de;hrOucd in the
grea: conflict between desP0iism and
freedom. The conflict had been long
one, and terminating IN James second,
expired in most decided triumph Tor
liberty. James. 8 Catholic prince, was
not content with ruling his subjects &C
cording to precedent aud established
principles Of royal pIoyOgatiye, but ec-
deayored 10 compel the uniyosa. suoiU-
CATION OF individual conscience. SCOT
land and Ireland being iahs5i.ed largely
By nou-coaloImis,s suffered mos. severe
Is. Executions aad t1yturiags, in the
name of religion, were daily occurrences,
while political odeuses were treate! wiki
equal rigoT TIE globe; ana quar.ec.ag
block, TIE headsuau's Ak, the thumb
screw aud boot. had 40 las, driven the
people 90 desperation. They arose as
one man. aud welcomed William IS s.
savior This generous prince was a .a,i-
iudinarian So far As his people wonld
allow, be protected tbs members OF all
religious sec.s, snd permitted them 20
worship God according to me dictates OF
their own consciences. Tie was cou,gu;
20 govern according % tbe written .aw %
the land, and by example aud p,cccPa
encouraged the spirit @; liberty From
,bst elmo ,,-,1 E-r-sDF s-i.v.8 fha
beech; Of this wis5 policy. True, uuvise
princes did Lot follow closely 10 the foot.
steps OF William out they were never
able to gail his great and benedceu;
work
A.D-ric. shat time WAS being rap
t,i........it.. ......,r., ,,t.. ,,....,-5 ~,
suomi i' ld.t OF james men AA~
women who, 10 satisfy their UNl con
.,;.,c.. l.r .1rtbs r-,.gs. -,,a-,,- ,,f home
anu Tue a'''~C-''A' "a N'~'o'i ,' ''"~" '-'
themselves q temple OF liberty 90 Cue l-s-
~. heard with -e,,i,irY of fha -evrIu-
,..-..-.,
''o"' @'' 'Io ON1'''N o. ". % -'',
ed prince. IheY were - relo'ce ye-
more during the reign OF William and
NJ. go. -. ., .,.,,-,..;.,,, anil
CAUSES Vi St'eFaut- were lelh''rH' AZ"
the frfarpSs5 AZ fia colonies wore f.staret
with hIDLY laaQ. Among U.Ler UruCL-
200 ;
cent acsot 10 sn~ caA ApJSs tAl'- t"Ni"-
r,lars es-e iI;-boJ and endowed "a On .raJa
IN the State OF Virginia. ID q location nov
49,. n
known as Nli.isins our Z. i4e Co.-rSe
CO. ,...-.,.l .f,.- e., E.-.Fs,..r- .-y g.
wa -''''~~ 'AAN0t i'- '-f - 0-
centt1-ias has baar Enrv.r 4- fAa .sfI-g.
@
of William and Mary j. VS. "a mOuU-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-04-23

Read the little German translation on
page four. 1t is the work of Bethel
girl.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-04-23

The roads are in very good oondi-
few washouts.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-04-23

For II represents, after all, forces
which will never cease to be powerful IN
this country until those have passed away
who helped to beat down rebellion, and
those who once wore the chains ofsiavery,
and those who trusted the Government ia
its hour of trial So long as the legiti-
mate results Of the war are threatened, in
any State, the Republican party will be
strong. So long as the equal citizenship
of the emancipated race is anywhere de-
MED or menaced, the Republican party
will be strong. So long as the public
debt exists, and millions of voters have a
direct personal interest in maintaining the
Nations credit, the Republican party
will be strong. 1t will become the
stronger when it is seen that the Demo
cratic party, not by accident, but from
an inexorable necessity, of its existence,
is a party of reaction with respect to
the war and the rights of citizenship, Of
sectionalism with respect to national ex-
penditures, and of reputation with re-
spect to the public debt.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1878-12-18

yoRi RFpERy saS .l,asu sas gHoHHhhlHi tM9ghls
you hard, you hit something else hard ;
pitch into something with will.
There's nothing like good, solid, ex-
hausting work TO cure trouble. fyou
have met with losses, you don't want
10 lie awake and think about them.
You want sleep, calm, sound sleep
and eat your dinner with appetite.
But you can't unless you work. II
You say you don't feel like work, and
20 loafng all day to tell Tom, Dick,
and Harry the story OF your woes,
You'll lie awake and keep your wife
awake by your tossing, spoil your
temper and your breakfast next morn
ing, and begin TO morrow feeling ten
tins worse than you do to-day. There
are some great troubles that only time
tan heal, and perhaps some that never
can be healed at all but all can bo
helped by the great panacea, work.
Try it, you who are afflicted. 1t is not
A patent medicine. 1t has proved its
efficiency since first Adam and Eve
left behind them, with weeping, their
beautiful Eden. 1t is an efficient rem
edy. All good physicians prescribe 1t
in cases of mental and moral disease.
IL operates kindly as well, leaving no
dsagreeable effects, and We assure you
that we have taken large quantity
of il with most beneficial results. IL
will cure more complaints than any
nostrum in tho motria modicd, and
comes nearer to being "curc all" than
any drug or compound Of drugs in the
market. And II will not sicken you u
you do not take II sugar-coated.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1878-12-18


Why some PEopLE ARE PooR.-Sil.
YER spoons arc used to scrape kettles.
Coffee, tea, pepper, and spice, are
left to stand open and lose their
strength.
Potatoes in the cellar grow, and
sprouts arc not removed until the po'
tatoes become worthless.
Brooms are never hung up, and are
soon spoiled
Nice hardled knives are thrown in.
10 hot water.
The -four is sifted in wasteful man.
ner, and the brcad.pan Is left with the
dough sticking TO 1t.
Clothes are left on the line TO whip
TO pieces in the wind.
Tubs and barrels are left in the sun
to dry and fall apart.
Dried fruits are not taken care OF in
season and become wormy.
Pork spoils for want Of salt, and
beef because the brine wants scalding.
| Bits OF meats, vegetables, bread, and
cold puddings are thrown away, when
they might DO warmed, steamed, and
served as good as new.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1878-12-18
THE LONG PREPARATION roR SELF GOV
ERNMENT.

The revolutionary war was nosudden
and accidental movement. Neither
was II caused by any special measure
OF oppression. IL was inevitable that,
separated as the colonies were by
weeks of time and thousands OF miles
of distance from the mother country,
unlike as they were TO that country "
their situation, necessities and oppor
To mites, they could not be well gov
erncd from Great Britain. No matter
how wisc the ministry at home who
directed the colonial government were
nor how good, they could neither un
derstand nor appreciate what the far
of colonies required. And thus It wa
unavoidable that their government o
the colonies should prove In the en'
irksome and oppressive. =.
Il was this necessity that gradual!
Iconstrained the people Of the colon'c
| 10 separate themselves from thei
mother country. For them. this seps
| ton was not only = serious and dar
] rerouA bat sad and trying business
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1878-12-18

sThe President offered to sppoint a. Postmsst
o. o. Fremont any person whom the people pre-
Ssrrsd and they held an election for the psrPos,
sud be ueninsted the person hey ehofc. "
- ,soD,. Of Fr.nons are qssiissd ~ ohoo.s .
Des,nsssss for thensslvss the peepis Of the ether
siiiaess usa also hs qssiissdts Do %.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1878-04-19
Our Police Force.

Yesterday morning Marshal Morton
called the members of the police force
together and read few ordinances to
them. The main point impressed upon
the members was that the free use Of
Intoxicating drinks must be dispensed
with, and that an officer should enter a
saloon only in the discharge of his
duty. The free use of liquors by those
acting in an official capacity never
fails to work wrong of some kind.
Those indulging excessively in strong
drink are prone to hasty and untimed
action as well as negligence of duty,
and are not fit to be public guardians
of the peace. The officers Of a city
should conduct themselves In man.
ner that would reflect credit upon
themselves and the city government
Dallas has good material In her police
force and the only thing needed Is to
carry 1t through the necessary disci'
pline.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1878-04-19
NO. 50 l--ESTABLISHED ls40
Peaks Command.

Lieutenant June Peak has perft cted
the organization Of his force, which
numbers In Nil twenty-five men. The
object OF the force Ia TO do general scr.
vice In northern Texas, or wherever II
may be ordered by the chief executive
OF the state, The company Ia now on.
oamped on Mrs, Knighps place, four
miles northwest OF tho city, where
they viii await further orders. The
general and most natural opinion IL
that they will proceed nj once In search
OF the express robbers who are hiding
In Denton county IN the bottoms OF
elm fork. The members comprising
the company have boon carefully 30.
lected with mn eye 10 physical ability
aud worth, aud after due Initiation tho
HERALD wagers that no better ret OF
men can be found anywhere. This
force will prove OF great service on
tho western frontier Of northern
Texas.