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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-11-26
DAY.
Tn. President. Proclamation.

The recurrence OF that season At which 70 b. the
habit q our people % make dcvout and public
confess ION OF their constant dependence upon the
Divine favor OF all good gifts oi he AMI happiness
and OF public peace and prosperity, exhibits, ir
the record OF thc year, abundant reasons Tor our
gratitude and thanksgiving. ENubcrAnt hArEe-',-
productive mines SIMPLE crops and staples oi trade
ard manufactures have enriched the country. Tue
resources thus Furnished % our reyiying industry
and expanding commerce are fastening The day
when discort5 Ent diStrcs-Cs, through the length
and breadth Of the land, wlll,uudcr the continued
Myor OF Providence have given way 20 confidence.
energy and assured prosperity.
Peace vith al nations has remained unorpScnt
domestic tranquility mas prevailed antthe tuSttu-
tons OF liberty and justice which me wisdom ana
virtue Of fathers c-tshl shed remain the glory
and defence Of their children The general prev
zlence OF the blessings ci health through our wiie
land hiss made more conspicuous the surcrings ami
sorrows which the dark shallow OF py>tueuce has
east upon = portion Of our people. Ihis heavy az
nicu0n even the Divine Ruler has tempered % the
sufering communities ln The universal alt and
succor which have lowed % their relief. and the
oar people, by which they cheerfully share one
another burdens.
Now therefore l. Rutherford 3 Hayes, Prc.i
dsEi OF The United States, 30 appoint Thursday,
the 18th day 81 November next, a. a day of Ntt-
iOnal Thanksgiving and Prayer; And I earnestly
recommend thAt. vithtraWins themselves lrUu
secular cares and abors, the people OF ne United
States do meet together on chat day 10 their re-
SpecUve places ol worship. there % give iAAnA,
and praise 10 Almighty cod Tor HIS mercies, ana
70 devoutlv oescech their continuance.
In witness thereof. I have hereuuto set NV hand.
and caused the seal OF the In tc'l states 20 D'
ats1ed. Done 40 the City ~ Wa ,h iu gtor. hie
3th day OF October iu she year cd our Lori one
thousand ight hundred aud >ryJuty-e. Sht Ali
OF the Independence OF the United states the
one hundred and third.
seal BY the President
WILLIAM NJ. EvARrs, Secretary.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-11-26

Colonel lngersoll remains as staunch d
Blaine man as ever. To reporter Of
the Commercial in Cincinnati. who asked
him about candidates in 1880, be said /:
Il am for Mr.. Blaine. | have not
changed my opinion since 1876. | made
At that time, in this city, a speech that
was construed as favorable 10 Blaine. |
would like an opportunity to repeat that
speech under the same circumstances with
different results. No man would harmon.
ize the various sections of the country
more than Blaine. He has the elements
of popularity. He is free, frank, candid,
cordial, chivslric, intelligent-all in the
highest degree l have for General
Grant the highest respect. | consider
him the greatest General the Saxon blood
has produced, and | say this remember
Ing Marlborough, Cromwell and Yelling
ton. But do not believe any one man
is necessary TO the country in these days.
If he shall be nominated shall support
him. | believe he could be elected, but
not SO easily as Blaine. The people of the
United States are not in need of leaders.
They take up men simply as instruments.
No man Is necessary TO the life or pros
perity Of this Republic, or OF the Re
publican party. Our party should take
NJ men not to save US, but to accomplish
our objects. In my Judgment the people
are on horseback. " The Colonel puts
the sectional question in politics in a
strlkingly correct way when he says 4:
If the Republican party is not allowed
to live in the South, the Democratic
party will not be allowed to succeed in
the North" That is the point precisely.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-11-26
The attempt of the Southern Demo

The attempt of the Southern Demo-
Gratis to make solid South is having the
result they should have looked for, and
we have now an almost solid North. OF
the States that are almost always or &C.
casionally doubtful, New Hampshire, Con-
necticut, New York, New Jersey, Penn
sylvania and Wisconsin, went Republican
yesterday, while Massachusetts, Rhode
Island, Michigan, illinois, Minnesota and
Kansas are as thoroughly Republican as
usual. The only Democratic State east
Of the Rocky Mountains is Indiana, and
that is SO close that the Republicans could
probably carry 1t on national issues
Boston Traveller.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-11-26
STATE OF MAINE.
BY the Governor, Proclamation.

The people Of this state have received signal
revelations or the goodness OF God IN the bles--
ings He has bestowed upon them throughout the
year. Health and prosperity have been given Them
IN full measure. Peace, COOL "A I'D ~ well being
have prevailed. The seasons have been propI-
tioLs and Nature has continued The glories OF the
summer beyond IT, usual limit through long sue
cessiOn OF beautiful DAYS, glaidcuing The earth
and uplifting al hearts % JOY and thankfulne-s.
In order that The people may with one accord
Offer their reyercnt thanks, DO hereby, "a con.
formity % the usage which sanctions and endears
the annual holiday, and by aud - Ith The advice
and consent OF the Council appoint THURSDAY
The 18th day OF November, ls-S,a a day Of Thanks
giving and Praise 20 God for the rich gins aud
constant care Of the past year and Tor the prom
ises anu hopes thai attend ;he coming of.fhe new
year.
Given AZ the Council Chamber, AZ Augusta, this
sixth day Ot November. q the year OF our LOui
one thousand eight hundred and seventy eight
and Of the Independence Of the United states Of
America The one hundred and third
By The Governor. sELDEN CONNOR
Sd CHADBoURNE, Secretary OF state.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-11-26
jason L. !Scri6ner Connected of
Murder. in the First Degree.

AUGUSTA, Nov. l6.-Judge Libby, pre-
siding at the Scribner trial, charged the
jury this morning on the coming in of the
court. The jury then took the case, and
after being out an hour and one half, re-
turned with verdict that Jason P. Serb
ner is guilty of murder in the first degree,
the penalty for which is incarceration at
hard labor in the State Prison for life.
The only effect the announcement seemed
TO have on the prisoner was to add to his
appearance of fendishness.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-11-26
Maine has gloriously led in ma

Maine has gloriously led in many
victorious campaigns, but it is doubtful if
any other election in this State ever had
a more beneficial influence in the country
than the startling defeat of honest money
last September. That view is more phil
osophical than consoling to US here, but
it is no less true that the warning from
Maine did more to arouse and bring out
the reserve vote in other States than half
dozen victories could have done. The
news from Maine" which it was claimed
"would elect Butler" did more than all
else 10 cause his defeat. The crest Of the
craze-wave struck us in September; it had
spent Its force in October, and in Novem-
Der the bottom dropped out.-Whig.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-11-26

PARIs.-The Unity Club gave very
pleasant little entertainment last We'd
nesday. Or course the night was stormy,
but goodIy audience assembled to be
entertained.
The Hubbard House is being supplied
with II large furnace.
Our sidewalks are growing rapidly. o.
Mil Street, walk has been laid from The
factory to Hawkes. d Garlaud's store
Both sides OF Main Street have COED
lengths laid, aud Lincoln Street is being
supplied as last as labor and lumber cau
oe secured.
Mrs. Hickok OF Boston lectured on tenn
perspce, Il, the school house, last Thurs
day evening. She directed her remarks
chiefly to young men, OF whom large
number were present.
The Unity Cub will soon present b
drams which was very popular last year
in the cities.
Thos. NJ. Crocker, Esq with his fam
ily, and MI Geo. l. Mellon, lott this vii
lagc tor Florida. last Thursday. Hope
they won't be counted OUT, when theJ
land.
Jas. T. Clark, Esq, is wishing his fam
lily aud friends in this village.
There will be Thanksgiving services IN
the Baptist church Thursday at II O'Clock
Oar village schools will commence next
Monday. Dec. 81. Geo. L Lowdon OF
Bates College vii, have charge OF tie
Grammar department. and Miss Hattie
Hubbard OF the Primary.
Tne Uniycrsalist Social Circle will
meet with Mrs Horace Cummings. on
Tuesday evening of this week
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-11-26

NJ. Tufts; "Parrhasius and the Slave
Willis. E f. Smith; 'ras Ny Yrar.u
Eager, Lizzie Hammond; Music; The
Leak in the Dyke" Cary, Emma Haskell:
"The Launching OF the Snip" LDngf,l-
low, Henry ID. Hamm The Death
bed of Benedict Arnold" Lippsrd, Hattie
G. Curtis; The Yankee 10 Love-" Anon.
Oscar Crockett; Music; The Dying Al.
chemist" Willis. w. d. Clark; The
Little Hero" Anon, Annie Fobes; Face
Against the Pane" Aldricb, V A. Green.
leaf; The Bridal of M4lahiIe," Grillin.
Annie G.. Bent; Music; Bened ction.
Winter term begins Tuesday, Dec "a.
The Congregational Society occupied
its re-modeed yestry last Sabbath, for tie
first time.
The Ladies' Social Circle OF the Con-
grogatlonal Church ard Society will hol
Fair at Andrews Ha ], opening Mjndiy
evening, Dec %, and continuing through
Tuesday afternoon and evening. Fancy
articles OF every desert ption will be- offered
for sale. and at reasonable prices. Tue
''little old woman w7o lives in a shoe"
will be- present each evening, and tryvcry
hard to dispose OF some OF her too nu-
merous family. There will $50 be a
table furnished with u variety OF books,
suitable for personsof all ages also fancy
stationery, chrome cards, notices. &c,
&c. Christmas is coming" and people
interested to buy Chrstma presents, will
tind it greatly 10 their advantage to pat
rOnize this Fair. In connection with the
Fair. an entertainment will be given
each evening. beginning al 80, consist
ing Of tablesuX. music. ROTATIONS. e..
The celebrated Peak Family" will also
appear. Cake. coffee. aud other refresh
m9nts, will be served Monday evening.
Regular Supper Tuesday, from 5 80 to
7 p. IN. Evening tickets. 10 cents supper
rs cents; admission TO Fair Tuesday
afternoon, free.
A union Thanksgiving service will DO
held at the VI. +. church, Wednesday
p. IN. Sermon by Rev. Mr.. Rogers. The
service j. hold "Wednesday p m to a.
cnmmodste many who cannot convenient
Is attend a morning service.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-11-26

Good words from Senator Hoar
"The great question Of national honor, OF
the preservation Of national faith and
credit, of the debasement Of the currency,
have been decided, and the victory has
been more than half Won. But there is
another and more important case for con-
sideration. We must vindicate wherever
the flag floats the right of every American
citizen to the free ballot, free election,
and free debate, and on that great ques-
ton the Republican party never before
stood as united and harmonious as at the
present time. In 1880 we shall find, if
need be, solid North, which, if need be,
will overcome the solid South and over
throw them"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-11-26
Real Estate Transfers.
EASTERN DISTRICT.

Il. Il. Crockett TO b. T. Glover, farm in Hart
ford; 6. l.. Peasley 70 Mary \. Cox, land IN Dix
field. l.. Fuller 10 John Eagle, farm Ia Upton:
land in Rumtord; ;. +. CssWell 10 J. s. Grant,
real estate In Waterford; l.. r. Nerrill 10 a. ..
Corbett, farm in Paris, l.. j. Stevens ct a % X.
NJ. whitman, farm IN Greenwood; '. + Ham
mon TO c. j. Tracy, land in Peru c. BurBham 20
III. A. Burnham, farm In Norway; ). n Coffin 20
+. j. Names, land IN Fryeburg Acad'y Grant; 4.
Flint 10 C. J. Everett, land IN Waterford = Dres-
ser TO r.. Thomas, land in RoXbury NJ. Stearns 20
4. Stearns, ! undivided OF land IN Paris: 5. Is.
Locke 10 &. w. Gray, farm In Woodstock; ID Per
kins 10 A. Il. Andrews, land in Woodstock j e.
II. Wilson TO L. l.. PemrocS. land IN Township
No. 3; j. NJ. Wilson 10 same, land in same.
j. h. STANLEY, Res'T.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-11-26

"A New York letter says; Zone Of
the best men on the Sun is Mr. L. z.
Mitchell, a young writer hailing from
Bath, Maine, and who was formerly con-
nected with the Lewiston Journal He
is brilliant fellow, and pet of Dana's.
He writes all the political burlesques, and
the funny editorial sketches He does
good many editorial paragraphs, and
can be trusted TO discover an interesting
line about G. Washington Childs, A. NJ,
or Deacon Richard Smith, in any news
paper in the United States. One of the
best reporters on the Sun is Edwards, also
Of Maine. He was the author Of the long
sketch of Congressman Murch Of that
State, recently published.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-11-26

So. PARIS A, tnn last mertlr. ul inc
South Pans L.dge | o. az q +. tie
following Ulcers were Installed: X. j.
Ev u,tl, ". {. T. Della Dslcy ". Il,
4. } Mrs ". Il. Frruum. w |. Ii.
s. IL len f Eastman, W. V f.; Rev
G. ID. Crane, w. c. jeffrey \ Harry
" 5; Lizzie Holme-, ". a > IL vii5
Sro"eil. W. +. , ; Walter Maxim, W.
T.. lluIrl ClArk, w. NJ. Mas. NJ. Cum
4 Jugs. w. ID. NJ Fannie StoN,,i, ". |.
u. Cnaliie Bowler, V. y. q.
TIC l. dos Copgregstiora' Society
have a.anged 10. course OF entertain
ment, T. 10 gwen during ,ns ~i.,sr.
There MAJ - liz entolt..!nmeutJ rs fol-
IOSs: NY. 2G. IL l. and RsI'in.s by
Messls. Mason and PhliuruUK oil Wafer
vile; Dec. IL. Lecture, M .1hsel An
gelo,' 10y Rev. ii. V. Emmons; Jan. q,
Lec.ur,, "lrampiDx aud Camping" by
Rev. F. Z Clark; J.a. 20. Lecture,
Luther. his lilo and Ii 4os,' by Rev. +.
h. Enrich Feb. -. Rev. DR.. Robbins,
President ot Colby UniVeTsit,, will lee
ture-subj Ct aud exact date to be an
nou. cod; Feb. u. the coui SO wnl close
with grand Concert by home talent.
and readings by Miss Lucy A. Gookiu OF
Portland. Ticsets for he Whole course
are placed at the low price CT 81, which
includes reserved seats.
Oxford Normal Institute closed lis Ia
term, las, Friday. An exhibition was
given by the students. with The iollo wing
order of exercises:
Music; Prayer; Music; Patriotism, -
Meagh Herbert F. Hall The Ride OF
jennie McNeal." Carleton. Liupie A. Tu-
ell; Defence OF the Sword" Meagh her,
Eddie n. Haskell; Lady Wentworth"
Lougtellow, Alice E. Bucklsnd; Voyage
OF the Good Ship Union." Holmes, Elmer
Everett; Music; THE Healiny Of Jairus'
Daughter" Willis, Georgi" A. Case :;
"Toussaint L'Overture," Phillips, Leon
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-11-26
The New Religion newspaper will make

The New Religion newspaper will make
its appearance about Thanksgiving time.
II is the intention OF the editor 10 make It
eminently live paper, full OF live
thoughts. Leaving The dead past to bury
its dead, its purpose will be to bring to-
gether and treasure up the best thought
of the age in which we live. upon all sub
jects that interest humanity.
T. Is. Hazen, on Meadow Avenue, q
little way back of the TanDery, went
down twenty-seven feet after water, and
found sand, gravel, pebbles aud erratic
boulders throughout the whole distance.
The rocks had been worn smooth by the
action OF water and gravel upon them. in
some distant geologic age, before they
were buried where found. The twenty
seventh loot was as dry as the first one,
and the job was given up. Sinking 9
shaft for water twenty-five feet farther
east, an entirely different formation war
found. Down twelve feet bed OF fine
white. beautiful sand was found.
Turkeys are appearing in market in
large numbers-an indication OF Thanks
giving.
The Temperance Reformers are wide
awake. Their public meetings on Sab
bath afternoon are becoming more inter
es'ing, and are more fully attended.
PAUL.
The Changers had Harvest Feast at
their Hall on Thursday. The Paris and
Oxford oranges were represented Rev.
j. A Seiiz, S s. Smith, s. Fuller, NJ. j.
Rowe, and others, entertained the audi
ence with speeches after dinner.
number of our Odd Fellows went 70
Mechanic Falls at the institution Of an
Encampment there.
The anniversary of the Reform Club at
BolsteT's Mills, will take place on We'd
nesday, the 4th OF December.
Our business men close up and 60
home at O'Clock p. m.
q. p Young was thrown out If his
carriage the other day. but was not seri-
ousiy hurt. twas u pretty "Ioud call for
him." however p.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-11-26
Newspaper Decisions.

l. ANY person who who takes paper regularly
RON the Offce-whether dirScted 20 his name or
AnOther's, or whether he has subscribed or not
10 responsible for the payment.
2. n person orders his paper discontinued,
he must pay all arrearages, or the Publisher may
continue 20 send it until payment 10 made, ana
collect the whole amount, whether the paper Is
taken nom the ONCE OF not.
s. The Courts have decided thatrefusing 70 take
newspapers and periodicals nom the posi- once,
or removing and leaving them uncalled for, Is
pr.rsa 6acis evidence of fraud.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-11-26

MEXICO. Below | will give briet re
port OF our schools in rs thus far. The
summer term in District No. /, wa
taught by Miss May Newman OF Wilton.
Miss Newman was an earnest worker il
the schoul-room. Her efforts were = sue.
cess. the tall term was taught by Miss
Edith a. Gates OF DiXfeld. Miss Gate
Is good scholar. and Al excellent teach
or. The summer term in District No.
Was taught by Miss l. Ia Park OF this
town. Miss Park i one Of our irst-class
teachers would recommend her u
No. 3. Wa taught by Miss Mary Lovejoy
OF this town. Miss L1vejny is an excel
lent teacher Her discipline and mode OF
teaching weru OF the quality that for1-
shadow success. \ tall term OF Free
High schooi in this district was taught b!
NJ. Lewis II. Reed OF this town. Mr.
Reed Is an excellent teacher. He is 1.
graduate OF Bowdoin College. The sum-
mer term IN District No 4. was taught By
Miss II. Pearl Richards OF this town
Miss Richards cannot be surpassed as Il
school teacher. Tho summer term in
District No. 5. was taught by Miss Jennie
l.. Elliott OF this town. This was Miss
Elliotl's FIRST trial at teaching. She was
faithful worker in the school-room, and
early proved herself an excellent teacher.
The fail term is now in session, aud is
under the charge OF Me-. l.. II. Harrow OF
this town. MIR. Harlow shows every
qualification that is necessary 10 make
him tirst-tate teacher. There was no
summer term in District No. 6. Tho fall
term Was taught by Miss Richards. This
being the second term taught by Miss K.
in town during the season speaks much
10 her favor. The summer term in Dis
trict No. Z. was taught by Miss Emma
Edmunds ot this town. Miss +. is d
good teacher. Her services were secured
to teach the fall term in this district,
which speaks very favorably of her. As
whole, | think our;schools have been
very good thus far. Our teachers have
nearly all been home teacherS. yet think
they have done better than strangers have
heretofore. | think our schools will COM
pare favorablY with those OF former
years the teachers, as a whole, will
rank among the best. | have no reason
to speaS other than well Of all the teach
ers; some Of them have been beginners,
but they have taken hold OF the work ms
though they had II capacity for it, and.
with experience, would make teachers
having no reason 10 be ashamed. ! de-
sire to impress upon school agents the
Importance OF engaging good and compe-
tent teachers. especially those who have
had experience in teaching, and who
I'VE been invariably successful 10 ali
cases. When it Can be done, employ ex-
perenced teachers who belong 10 this
town, and the same teachers for the same
school, when he or she taught and gave
universal satisfaction last year Avoid
changing good teachers every year.
A VS..
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-11-26

MnToN.-There is to be Grand Ball
at r. I. Aliens Thanksgiving; AbbOtt's
Band of five pieces from Norway is to
furnish music. Mr.. A. is famous for
frst.class times.
The steam mill is to be in operation
the coming winter, which will give en-
ployment to several workmen. 1t is to
be managed by Mr.. Rowe of Dixfeld,
who intends to manufacture salt boxes.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-11-26

The Norway Advertiser for Friday,
Nov. -, announces that it has given
forth it, last issue. 1t is 10 be superced-
ed by the New Religion, religious-loca
paper, to be printed at Norway. MIR.
Drake has labored hard to make a good
local paper. He has devoted his ener-
gies entirely to this work, If he had
worked half as earnestly at his trade,
under an employer, he would have been
much better compensated. Running u
local paper means hard work aud poor
pay at best, but to strike into an occupied
field to-day, is suicide. Mr.. Drake, by
doing much of his own work, has been
able 10 keep the Advertiser running for
several years, though 1t has died once, or
it was swallowed up by the Oxford Regis
ter as it is now swallowed by the New
Religion. We are always sorry to record
the failure of any Oxford County enter
prise, but feel sure that Mr.. Drake will
fnd more ease and better pay in labOring
to assist in establishing the New Religion,
than he has enjoyed for several years
past, in conducting journal Of his own.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-11-26

NORWAY. Nov. 29.-The last No. of the
Norway AdvertiSer was issued this week.
The editor, Mr.. Drake, has been fighting
his way against adverse circumstances
tor long time, and welcomes the change
that comes with the initial number of the
new paper.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-11-26
-foursiay will be turkey day.

-fDursiay will be turkey day
Court sit at Fryebork, next Tuesday.
We are having plenty OF tan rain, a
present
War has begun in Afghauis,an, b.
tween the British and native forces.
Milne Wesleyan Seminary, Ken.s
Hui, adveilsss It's winter term to begin
Dec. 2. Read ady't.
Those who walked ont Friday night,
lSr exercise, must have-been FULLY con-
WINGED OF the necessity oil hygienic trea.-
mont.
Neither 5leikhing nor skating for
Thanksgiving, unless the Indians l,tup
on their summer and the dogs give up
their days
5 Richards Jr., So Paris. adyer,ises
II large stock OF Watches, Jewelry, God
and Silver ware tor the holiday trsde. Do
rot Tail TO all on tnis Old aad well estab-
ishcd deale-.
The Marquis and Marchioness Of
Lorne sailed for Halifax on the l4th IN
slant. Great preparations are being made
in Halifax to receive them, and the day
they land upon Canadian soil will be OBJ
served thereafter as 4 legal holiday.
Personal -tieo II. uerscy. SON OF
Hen.y b. Hsrsey OF Sumner. will sail
iron. NeT YORK r Mouroyia, We! coas,
OF Africa, about December L. lie sails
with Cap. l. F. Richardson, who has
b3ea in African trade Tor hlteen years.
We would call speci.i attention 20
the advertisement OF Masou's hardware
store Al Norway. The irm proposes 10
make some c5ange in il, business. about
the irst January, md for tina. purpose
offers goods a. aremarkably or rate. DO
not iaIi to see their goods and prices.
At recent auction sale Of books "a
New York, large finely bound $500
book entitled "All about Moody and
Sankey" sold in lots of twenty-five books
for 81 cents each. While a cheap
bound $3.50 book entitled "All about
noted Pirates" sold in lots of one hundred
books for 50 cents each.
And now the solid counties of the
solid South contend for the first place ia
unanimity. So far, Abbeville County.
South Carolina takes the lead. This
county has 1870 black voters, and did
not return single Republican vote at
the election This is the way in which
Wade Hampton fuldlls his pledges of pro-
lection to all classes Of citizens. Tribune.
Kate S. Prescott and Marcia l..
Cash, living on the Stowel farm, So.
Paris, last week found in the pasture 4
sprig of trailing arbutus, containing a
large number of buds, one of which was
partially opened. The young ladies lay
this offering upon our table, with very
plain, brief, note of explanation, bear
ing date Nov %, the day of finding the
flowers.