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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-03-26
NORTH WEYMOUTH. Mass. I
March Is, 1873. !

Many OF tbs children OF Old Oxford
living in this vicinity are rejoicing to learn
the non horse is again to wend bis way
from Mechanic Falls TO Canton, and in a
short time after to speed its way 10 Rum
fold Falls. one OF the largest water pow
ers in New England, giving life to al
along the line.
The temperance leaven is at work IN
the Old Bay State. Notwithstanding the
present Legislature does not see the hand
writing on the wall. At the Worlds
Lodge OF Good Templsrs, to be held at
fremont Temple in Boston ia May, the
Lodges OF Massachusetts Will give good
account of the Order. Being present at
the late K. w. g. l.. III Boston, l rejoiced
to see Maine SO well represented by both
sexes. trust she will show the repre-
sen,atiyes OF other States and nations she
still lives as the beacon light to other
places cursed by the intoxicating cup.
The District Lodge at East Sumner
spoke well for temperance in Oxford
County; may the one to be held at He
bron in June do likewise.
l learn by the papers that Hartford and
Paris were not swallowed by the rag baby
in the March election. How did they
withstand the influence of Buckfeld, once
the stronghold OF modern Democracy
The spring is remarkably forward.
Grass is looking green, aud buds almost
ready 10 show the leaf. saw only Two
days of good sleighiu al this place dur
ing the winter, following the most severe
snow storm ever witnessed. although |
had lived in Oxford County sixty winters.
HARTFORD.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-03-26

-"WHuEwASHNG, Who does the
ewsshing" now ? The House Com
mittee on Reform iu the Civil Service,
investigating the sfair Of Colonel Polk,
Doorkeeper OF the House Of Representa-
tives, has sgreed upon s report, 5y 4
vote OF against 5. charging him with
violations OF Jaw and loose management
OF bis Office IN the matter OF appointments.
The committee recommends his removal,
and the placing Vi the suoOrdinates Of the
House under the charge OF the Sergeant
alarms until the House shall determine
upon Tue election Of another door-keeper.
Il Was shown before the committee that
many OF the appointments were made on
the importantly Of members Of the House.
who bad promised appropriations Of
money 10 cover all deficiencies occurring
from such appointments, and further,
that the troubles which attended the
doorkeeper resulted in part from the
fault OF the present system OF dispensing
patronage Nothing appeared in the ey-
idenee before The committee showing
that the dOorkeeper Intentionally ala
wrong in the premises.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-03-26

Hap TINES. We publish a con-
municatjon upon this subject, from a
correspondent in Yves, Bethel. The arti-
Gle is exceedingly we'll written, and con-
taias many words OF truth. Our friend,
however, seems TO have been carried
away by the popular cry against bond
holders, because the bonds are not taxa
able. No doub. large sum o. money Is
Invested in bonds; Dat il Is so invested
because manufacturing is Improbable,
owing to an oSer-production OF goods.
Ii manufacturing industries could be
Conducted a, prcht, We should soon soe
these funds Withdrawn icom iow interest
bearing eonds end pr, to more profitable
work. This vii be done. when the glut
10 ne market has been cleared. In the
mean time ge mus! expect capitalists TO
invest 10 the safes, securities IheS can
dnd. even II they do pay Jul tour or i've
per cent. interest.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-03-26
Historical Democratic DOOrkesp.rs.

A gentleman with an antiquarian turn
of mind has been examining the records
of Congress on the DOorkeeper question.
lie finds that since 1910 the Democrats
have had trouble with every DOorkeeper
Of the House whom they have had the
honor OF electing. /, seems to be one OF
the traditions Of The party, and as row
ABOUT q Doorkeeper and his paltry patron
age Is on the level Of the understanding
OF the cOmmOnest member. The incentive
10 indulge is very strong. One OF the
troubles in the Bookkeeping Department
OF he House seems 10 grow out OF the
coupling Of important duties with an ic-
significant title. DooTkeeper doesn't
SQUAD well when sn0rted through the
convolutious Of the trump OF Fame. II
the title OF this office could be changed
10 something ike Director OF the House,
Custodian OF the House Barriers. or Sen
tine. on the Watch Towers great amount
o. power snd dignity would hedge the
Washington Post.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-03-26

GETTING EVEN FOR THE REBELLION -
The country has had two sessions OF s.
Democratic HOuss. and if II De wise il
will cOncl0de when il comes 70 elect an
other that two sessions are two too many.
The Rebellion was sufficiently exhaustive
oil COR resources while the reOels were in
the held, bat their organized raids in
Congress upon the Treasury are likely to
be only less costly. Indeed, presen, sp-
peaIanees Indicate thai what they lost in
the held they are determined to recover
N Congress With even bare majority
in the Senate, and with President, the
Republicans may for the present prevent
the success Of the Southern raiders. but
with a minority 10 the Senate. and, pos
sibly. President. the solid Democratic
South. with It's allies from the North.
East and West, promises 20 deplete The
Treasury and bankrupt the Na,iOc. -
there Is something startling in ne feet
ina, 10 less than q month these SoutLet1
demands amounted 20 the enormous sum
81 sl5O,OOO 900, aud If the Democr.
come into absolute power there Il no
reason Tor the hope that they wall no, De
yielded 10. -RhItGeIslphIa Igqtstrer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-03-26

TEACHING HEREsY 10 THEIR CHIL-
pREN.-At New Odeans the Democratic
Board OF Education has thrown out all
school. books published by the Harpers,
because that firm, it Is said, have been
most malignant and iudetatigable enc
mics OF the South These reconciled
and union loving SOutherners seem de-
termined 20 punish such business houses
at the North as favored the Union IN its
critical hour. The Charleston, 5. ).
NetCS seconds the motion rs follows: "lf
We wish our children l. believe as we be-
leve. 10 know as We know. that the South
fought tor principle and right, and not tor
e1pejieacy and gain, We must use
Southern books in our schools How :
that for reconciliation and homogeneous
future?
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-03-26

TEMPERANCE N MAINE - Ex-Mayor
HI gsDury OF Portland writes with refer
e1ce 10 the recently formed State Tenn
peIauce Alliance. "Our object is to
concentrate the public temperance senti-
meni into one strong, compact, aggres-
size force. 10 this holy war, We mean
there shall be no pause, hesitsncy, or
backward step. Our legislature has en-
phatically demOns,r ited this, 10 the EN-
phasis with which they stamped the lie
out OF the druggist bill. Maine heads
the column, and means 10 keep her posi-
lion. /, is true. IN spite OF all denials,
that to-day not az open bar eau be found
IN single city, town or plantation in
Maine. The traffic is driven 70 the holes
and corners, the pockets, and the bed
chambers of the sums. and We are fast
smoking these out of their hiding places,
hoping soon to sing, 'Hallelujah It's
doner"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-03-26
The Maine Rife CLUB.

The association incorporated by the
last Legislature under the above name,
met at thesSt. Julian Hotel Friday eve-
ming, for organization. Among the cor
porators are such gentlemen as Gen. c..
2. Mattocks, Gen. T. A. Hyde, Gen. Geo.
L. Beal, George NJ. Patten, Esq, Gen. j..
2. Cilley, Secretary of State Chadbourn,
and Deputy Smith, + C. Harrington, Esq.
and A. p. Gordon, Esq. The object
of the organization is to practice rife
shooting and promote the interests of the
militia of the State.
At the meeting held last evening code
of bylaws was adopted for the manage
ment of the club. 1t is expected that their
range will be located at Baldwin, although
several places were talked of by the meet
ing but Baldwin appeared to be most IA
yorably received.
The following officers were elected for
the ensuing year President-E. C..
Harrington Vice.P residents-F. G. Pat
terson and j. Manchester Haynes; Sec
retary-Frank r. Phenix: Treasurer
H. g. Jersey; Directors-E G. Earring
ton, l.. G. Daniels, George L. Beal, and
VIM A. Stillings.
The directors were authorized to select
range and make arrangements for tran
sportation and report at the next meeting
for ratifcstion.-Press.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-03-26

THE BUSINESS OUTLOOK A New York
correspondent O. the Hartford Times
says: Reports from business quarters as
20 The >p-lug trade prospects are mostly
favorable. Tue feeling IS pretty general
that prices have really touched bottom,
and this leads towards confidence. which
is the great need everywhere. The spring
trade does not amour. 70 much as yet,
doubtless because the weather mas been
50 unreasonable, but most oil the promi-
nent merchants who have been is.ked
with on the subject, express the opinion
that fair business Will DC done IN the
next SIX weeks. Tie ho,el registers
show steadily increasing arrivals IRON
the west aud south, AID this Is good
sigu Tor the business men, who watch the
hotels rs closely as the weather men
watch the barometer. Tuey all say how
ever. tina, the era OF large profits Is past.
Competition has become 50 close that the
margin is small in all lines OF business,
aud will remain So
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-03-26

A bold and successful robbery was
committed in Cambridge, Mass, Saiur-
day afternoon. The business Of the day
a. the Dechmere National Bank had been
haished and Mr.. Lewis Hal. the Prosi-
dent, Was sitting alone in the pArlor Of
the bank when man entered aud re-
Quesled him 70 step 10 the door and see y
woman 10 carriage. Hall stepped TO
the door and the woman desired 10 pur
chase i draft On Providence bank, and
Proceeded very deliberately TO count -
roll Of money Hall said that he could
not wait ior her TO coun, the money, aud
returned to the bank. lie soon heard the
Carriage DIVE hurciediy away, aud sus-
pec,!ug something wrong found on e1-
animation that The banA had been robbed
oi Si7 900. From facts since ascertained,
i, - supposed the job WAS done by tour
persons, three men and the woman. IL
i thought that TWO men were concealed
behind the door in the hall OF the bank
building when the president passed out,
ard though he could not have been alb
sent mOIe ,han TWO minutes, they sue
ceeCed IN getting of with the plumber.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-03-26
CuEEKruL GRAIN RkFoRrs-The Gin

CHEERFUL GRAIN REPoRTs-Ihe Gin
cilnati Gazette publishes numerous dis
patches sni letters from the entire wheat
growing district in the States Of Ohio,
Indiana aud Kentucky. An these are OF
the most cheerful character. The acre
age sown las. tall was the largest for
years, in some sections being 90 per
cent. above the average. Every where
the crop seems 10 have passed the winter
without damage and is now in q splendid
growing condition. The uniform testi-
monY OF men of experience 10 all these
States is that the prospect OF the crop was
never better at this season OF the year.
The advices from Iowa, Illinois, Missouri
sud other wheat producing States OF the
West have the same encouraging story
20 tell OF a large acreage and unusual
promise.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-03-26

The Democrats 10 the House did
what they could on Saturday 10 get
themselves out OF the ugly scrApe INTO
which the exposure Of The Confederate
Postmaster scheme had forced them.
They brought up the measure. limited
debate on IL 10 ten minutes. made solemn
protests OF their utter innocence, aad
then killed the bill. For the present, in
this particular form, the raid on The
Treasury has failed. That j, will be re-
newed when opportunity offers there
can be no doubt. Tue men who cOucoct-
ed this latest device are hungry and
greedy and they will not consent 10 keep
quiet for the sake OF Democratic consist
ency or 10 save the party : honor in
Congress. And toe position Of SIr. Rea-
gan in regard 20 the matter is proof
enough. II any were wanted. 10 what
lengths their leaders are prepared to 90.
The cruel exposure 10 which they have
been subjected will render them more
cautious, but that Is all.-N. 7. Times.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-03-26

The Republicans of Belfast did a
handsome thing Tuesday in electing Hon.
Isaac NJ. Boardman Mayor. by one hun
dred and sixty six majority. This vic
tory won in spite OF the influence of the
Republican county paper, the Progressive
Ace, whose editor was recently scoiding
at Us because we were not enthusiastic
over the policies of the administration.
Our Belfast neighbor has since been de-
voting himself 10 the spread OF initiation
doctrine. and has now come out as a full
aedged Greenbacker, against the Repub-
lican party.-WhIg.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-03-26

That old story about 80 custom
houses which don't psY expenses is going
around again. out 1t proves nothing
Take the three in Massachusetts, for in
stance: Barnsiabie, Elgartown and Nan
tuckes. To be sure, the collections are
more than $1,000 less than the expenses,
The latter amounting 10 nearly $4,000.
but is the prevention Of smuggling not
70 be taken into account The Govern
menl gets al ii pays fer from these Gus
tenn houses. and has no cause to complain.
Boston Herald.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-03-26

The Lewiston Journal OF Friday has
a long account OF Jimmy Hope, who was
arrested in Connecticut, last week, as
one OF the Dexter Bank robbers. The
reporter says, in conclusion:
Whom asked il he had anything to say
about his present visit to the Pine Tree
State, he smiled lightly and said "No, |
thank you; not anything and made a
bow as much as TO say "Good day, sir
The knight OF the quill bowed TO the most
accomplished villain he had ever met,
and stepped from the train just as II was
rolling out OF the depot on its way to
Dexter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-03-26

COOP PRICES FOR IMPORTED CATTLE
A sale OF Jersey and Guernsey cows and
heiiers took place yesterday at hnapps
stables, in Seventh-sve. The entire lot
of twenty-five was bid of very quickly
at such prices AS the following: LILY.
age two years, 1920; Nankeen. age lour-
and-a-halt years. $500; Granville Lass,
age two years. $500; Rosa, Brunette aud
Floraline, $500 each. The Jerseys aver
aged more than $3.50 a head, and heiieT
calf, dropped 10y Beauty since she landed
here "a fortnight ago, brought sl2O. The
mother brought $40. a lew OF the buy
ers belonged 10 New York, but the herd
is widely scattered, going to New Jersey,
Pennsylvania, Maryland, Vermont, and
eight of the animals to Tennessee.-Ne'0
York Tribune.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-03-26

The rumor comes from Washington
that the Republicans in Congress are dis
posed to unite upon the following plat
form: First, provision for the circulation
Of SSOO,OO0,0OO in legal-tender notes !;
second, opposition to all schemes for III
definite imitation; third, opposition to the
schemes for the adjustment Of the IA
tional banks fourth, hostility TO the con-
federate war claims; fifth, only Repubi-
cans to be appointed to office; and sixth,
protection TO American industry by
proper tariff legislation
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-03-26
Newspaper Decisions.

l. ANY person who who takes paper regularly
nom the oftce-whcther directed 20 his name or
aDOther's, or whether he has subscribed or not
II responsible for the payment.
?. II person OrderS2is paper discontinued,
he must paw al arrearages, or the publisher may
continue to send IL until payment is made, aud
collect the whole amount, whether the paper Is
taken from the Ofice or not.
3. The Courts have decided thatrefGsinS 20 take
newspapers and periodicals nom the post once,
o< removing and leaving them uncaled for, Is
pFtula Idcie evidence Of fraud.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-03-26

The Democrats 81 over the county
are putting seductive baiied hooks
under the uv,es OF the Nationals They
are talking beautifully about lifelong
devotion Of The Democracy 10 the labor
ing man. aud aTv ASKING what IS the use
OF golGs i1,o another party 10 ge.
what the Democrats will only be too
glad to give, provided they ear gain
possession. They are careful 10 SAY
nothing. however, about the increased
depression OF trade and industry which
the present Congress has caused 5y its
continual agitation OF financial questions
No party has ever done the workingmen
80 much harm as the Democracy. but il
is too much to expect that the working
man himself has ye, begun 20 realize
that fact;
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-03-26

The HUBBARD House, Paris Hill, is one
Of the neatest and best kept hotels in this
section of the State Hon. Hiram Hubbard,
his son and daughters all strive to make
the house home to every guest A large
dining room, containing five tables, affords
ample accommodation. The bill of fare
is varied, and excellently prepared and
served. From FIVE to six courses are pre-
sentei at dinner, from which 4 guest may
select or he may ego the whole figure. "
One seldom finds, outside the cltiss,a hotel
kept in such a complete style as is this.
Prices are arranged to suit the times, and
are as low as the lowest Persons attend
ing court should noe forget that the Hub
bard House will accommodate them in e
manner and at terms which cannot be sue
eessfully competed with 1t is reported
that his house will be opened as sum-
mer resort during the coming season.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-03-26

The Press says that Mr.. Gennert
has arranged to set up his beet sugar
factory in Browns sugar house. Portland.
Mr.. Gennert will occupy his time for the
next few months among the farmers, en-
coursgiu= them 10 take seed tor planting.
lie expects to set up five or six drying
machines 10 different parts OF the Stale,
aud bring the dried beets to Portland 70
be made into raw sugar. The factory in
Portland will be in operation early in
October. Mr.. Gennert met Rev. Mr..
Wren. the pastor OF the new Sweden
colony, Thursday. and he was OF the
opinion that the soil in the valley Of the
Aroos.ook was well calculated Tor the
raising o. beels, and be was much pleased
with The project. lie has gone home
aud is 10 cooperate with Mr.. Gennert.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-03-26

Tho New Orleans Times of recent
date says: at would be uncsndid, not 10
say dishonest. to deny that our people
are profoundly and sorely disappointed
in the results OF reform As far IS II has
gone. Times sre harder than they were
under Radical rule. and taxes are IS
difficult 10 pay SIS ever
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-03-26

Mast makes a great nit in the cur
rent Harper's Weekly with his version Of
the fable Of the wolf and crane, The
crane Is the bondholder who relieved Us
when We were StrangIing Now We tel
him that be was fortunate to get MS head
out of the VOLTS mouth, and that Is re-
ward enough.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-03-26
Supreme Juiiciat Court, H"t ch
Term, 1878.
LIBBY, j. presiiiGg.
j. S WRIGHT. Clerk
Miss ABBY PULsIFER, SsenOgrapher.
oFrlcERs IN ATTENDANCE.

OFFICERS IN ATTENDANCE.
j. W Written. Sheriff.
w. o. DOUGLASS, Deputy.
JONATHAN BLAME,
} IL. REDLoN.
l.. ID. STACY, with Grand Jury.
W. a. BARRows, Messenger.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-03-26

Our neighbor Of the Camden Herald
has a platform, the first plank of which is
Repeal the Resumption Act and the
last, "Have no more greenbacks than
will circulate at par with gold and silver. "
The first plank We 60 against; the last
is a good specie basis plank, and we en-
dorse it. Bat how the the two can be
doye-tailed together We can't see. If the
Herald sticks 10 that last plank it will
have to give up the theory Of an ir-
redeemabIe paper currency, for such a
currency can no more be foated Eat par
with gold and silver" than a rotten hulk,
with all her seams gaping and her hold
filled with pig iron, could be kept ahoat
in stormy sea-Rockland Gazette.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-03-26

- Congressman Andrew Williams
closes a letter to the editor OF the Glenn 5
Falls Messenger with this suggestive re
mark: Let US bear ia mind that this is
not the only country from which We hear
the cry of hard times and that no Leg
islature can create wealth. We must all
labor to get money. whether it be gold,
silver, or paper money"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-03-26

A ROMANTIC Consul RENoyED.-The
President has removed Mr. Beauchamp,
Consul at Cologne, the man who rendered
his "hole hart" to a young lady travelling
in Europe, and has appointed Mr.. George
L. Bullock in his place.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-03-26

There is nothing to be done by cheap
words; it is a desperate tight between
the North, trying to keep, ii 1t can, what
it so hardly won, and the South trying to
steal back by stratagem what it fairly
lost by the sword-Rutland Herald
REP
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-03-26

The Iowa Senate has a Newman
who makes opening prayer like this; I'VE
pray thee, D Lord, although it may not
be pleasing to many Of thy servants, yet
We would beseeoh thy blessing upon the
President Of the United States"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-03-26

Secretary Sherman grows more hate
fnl TO the Democrats daily. They were BIZ
ter enough toward him before he defeated
that $275.OO0 postal claim, but since that
they cannot endure even the mention OF
his name. The West n brother l. par
iicularly mad that Mr. Sherman should
give the Senate committee bis views
about Resumption. All this venom IS
additional proof thSt the Secretary Is
doing good work.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-03-26

The Democrats in Congress are POI
litical safe-blowers. If they can force
the doors of the public treasury Uncle
Sam will have no further trouble looking
after his Indianapolis Journal.