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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-01-08
Buffers Massacre OF Negroes
a Theory which south CAROLYN. Republic
cans Now Advance.
BIZ TELEGRAPH 10 rHr tribune /

lhI AELtNAAAA ~ AhE AklhANt
WAsHNGroN, Dec. 2l.-It is the Dur.
pose Of some South Carolina RepubicsDs,
when the Senate takes up. the Butler iu-
vestigation, to present proof for the es,ab-
hshment Of new theory OF the Hamburg
massacre. They assert that this massacre
was deliberately planned Tor the purpose
Of uniting all the Democrats in the State
against Governor Chamberlain. Tina,
gentleman had been so good an executive
officer that great many Of the Democrats
were actively working to secure his ncui.
nation as the Democratic candidate. and
were anxious to support him in the can
vsss. The situation was such. these Re
publieans say, as to give much concern 10
leaders like Wade Hampton, NJ. Q. But
Ter, General Gary and others. The accu-
sation Is that these men held consultation
for the purpose Of devising some means
by which the Democrats could be consol-
idated in time against Governor Chamber
lain These discussions, they say, led 10
the decision that the surest means Of &C.
complishlg the desired end would be 10
stir up serious trouble with the colored
population, and that il should be Of such
character as would force Governor Cham
berlain to take active measures for their
protection, and at the same time to pro-
coed against some Of the prominent white
leaders Of the State. The attempt to
disarm the colored militia at HAMBURG.
these Republicans assert, was decided on
as the most promising move of the kind
which could be made. It's success was
regarded as complete.
As to the participation Of the prominent
persons heretofore accused of inviting this
massacre, these Republicans assert that
their direct and active responsibility can
be shown and that, too, by Democratic
witnesses. Governor Hampton did not
desire that NJ. G. Butler should be success
ful In bis contest for the Senate, but hoped
that the committee would decide, and the
Senate sustain the decision, that no cleo
ton had taken place in South Carolina
and thus send the matter back to the
State Legislature. In that case Govern
or Hampton, j, Is said, felt sure that he
could have been elected without difficulty.
All OF these stories are told on the su-
thority OF South Carolina Republicans
and should be received with such caution
Is their origin makes 1t wise to exercise.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-01-08
Church Debt Pledges.
E,nianation OF Mr. Kimbalrs metho ds.

Edward Kmoail the Church debt
raIs.r," is this travelling agent OF large
Chicago furniture house. lie Is not rich
himself aud he does not represent any
single rich person in the work he has
been carrying on tor about three years.
Il is no secret in the churches which he
has assisted that tho mysterious money
which he SO layishly pledged was from
men within The church. Ga week days
he pursues his ordinary ayocstion, and on
Sundays be has devoted his energies u
raising the debts of churches.
Mr.. Kimball, it is said. has not received
a do liar for the assistance be has given 10
more than 100 churches on the Pacific
coast and in the West. lie has sytema-
tized and coordinaied the usual influences
brought 10 bear on congregation to
make It liberal when subscription Is
necessary. Before undertaking 10 raise
the debt of particular church, the trus-
tees or the leading wealthy men oil The
congregation are called together Tor Ii
private talk with him. He is man who
eIerts strong magnetic influence, and
usually inspires these lew men with bis
own spirit OF enthusiasm. They 20 over
the roll OF the congregation. and estimate
about that each weil-to-do member can
give for the object. Then Mr.. Kinda
asks the trustees or the few wealthy men
m consultation with him tn pledge him a
private fund of $40, 900 or $50, 900. 10 be
paid only in case be succeeds with the ali
OF it in raising the whole amount neces-
sary. The manner in which he offers
this money, telling the congregation. Tor
instance, that ne is authorized TO offer
IS 900 = case nine persons will subscribe
Ike amount, Is such as 10 excite en-
thusiasm and emulation. His grea, point
is in keeping at work until the large
amounts are subscribed, when members
are usually stimulated 10 give al! they
can. lest they fail to raise the whole
amount. and thereby lose the $50. coo or
S75 coo obtained by the large subscrip-
tons.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-01-08

firm it and thus establish government.
a la South Carolina and Louisiana minus
withdrawing the troops. This is no idle
fancy, and many democrats plainly assert
that If they control 10 the next House
that the Forty sixth Congress will assem-
BILE 10 March 1879, aud this course will
certainly be pursued. The threat was
publicly made in one of tho hotels OF this
city recently, that within two years 'the
statues of Stonewall Jackson and Robert
E. Lee should grace the west Park OF the
Capitol, and that Of d--nd old Lincoln
be kicked out OF the Capitol"
The course of the Maine delegation
seems to NEE. with very general favor
among true republicans We hear much
favorable comment upon our own mem'
Der. Mr. Frye has an honorable record
as . member Of the House. and ranks
among the ablest members OF that body.
He is made OF the right kind OF material,
and is OF the class of men that ought to
grace our legislative halls in times like
these. His retirement from Congress
would certainly be national misfortune.
OYYoRD.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-01-08
Notes from. the Capital.
AUGUSTA. Jan. 8, 1878.


Mr.. Editor The legislature has got
into working order. by the choice OF Hon.
Warren II. Vinton as President OF the
Senate, and Lord OF Bangor Speaker OF
the House. There was no opposition to
Mr.. Vinlon. but for the Speaker there
was considerable caucusing. MIR. Vinton
begins to show hard work, although his
tall form is as erect as over. He IS a
Paris boy, and is an illustration OF what
persistence and effort wi'i accomplish.
Mr.. LORD is younger man than the hon
orable gentleman who presides over the
Senate, but has the appearance OF making
AN efficient Speaker. The members OF
both branches were very generally in AT
tendance at the organization. Some OF
them are old s,agers, but good many
are new and the present session will be
their first experience. 1t is the general
opinion that the session will lie a short
one.
Wednesday was the day for drawing
seats. We noticed thai our friend True
was very fortunate, getting one OF tho
best. Alter the drawing the usual orders
were passed. Thursday morning Gov.
Conner was officially notified vi the result
of the election by a committee of the
Senate and House. and came in and took
the osths of Office and read his address.
lie is a gentleman of fine appearance, q
good speaker. and his message is pro-
nounced complete State paper. Alter
the reading came the election OF the
officers OF the State, at which the writer
was not present. The legislature has sd'
iourned till next Tuesday.
A LOCKER OK.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-01-08

look A. Buckfield and talk Of antiquity
Her history has the rind OF age, and ID
the record of heroes and statesmen. Here
the early pioneer planted the seeds oil
civilu alton along the Nezinscot valley
before the AZ Of the white man had ever
echoed through the forests of Paris. or
the Pennesse wassss had ever heard any
sound "save its own dashings."
PoIrIcAL AND LEGAL ASSOCIATIONS.
In politics Buckfield has always been
the advanced guard which has never
turned back. With its past record 10
view, i, might. with proprieiy, tnte to
itself be motto of our State, and none
for moment will deny it the palm oil
pre-eminence. /. 10 here. too. thai
ChaScs Chronicle that great political oye-
opener OF modern politics aud hnanclAi
wisdom. had its birth.
The fact that we have large proper
ton of County officers is but natural
continuation of our political prestige.
Our citizens all have prediction for
Office aud are natural candidates. The
office OF County Attorney attaches Itself
to US tensciously as 8 barnacie to ship,
and the cockade OF The High Sheriff bios
SONS perennially in our streets to the dis
comfiture OF all evil doors.
Without particularizing further we will
simply say that il all the present, pro-
spectiye and eI-County officers OF Buck
field could wear official insignias, nearly
every citizen would appear in gorgeous
array. II this is so when the Republican
party here is q small minority, what will
it be when the politics of the County
changes and the overwhelming majority
of the opposition is let loossP
We should not be- doing injustice 10 the
town not TO mention its legal celebrity, to
which that bright constellation OF which
Chief Justice Marshall was the centre,
only affords parallel. i. was here that
the venerable Seth Sampson rose TO i'm
mortal distinction and battled up the av
erage lawyer in everlasting discontinue
Then succeed those brilliant luminarles
the eloquent Squire YeEkel and the
erudite Judge Ames. followed by the dis
tingushed trio who are now in active
practice he:e.
In con fusion, It is only necessary to
say that five years hence. when the rep
ressn.a.iye men OF the County ASSEMBLE
here in ne spacious courthouse aud gsz'
along this lovely valley, tecming viii
the hustle of busy city with lis arteries
of trade reaching out in oil directions
when they come TO sit down TO break
fast OF delicious trout. fresh from IN
sparkling waters Of the Androscoggii
lakes. they will wonder that it ever en-
tered into the heart OF man 10 locate tn
County-seat anywhere else, and look VI
and rejoice that their legal lines are cas-
in such pleasant places.
BUcKPIRLD.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-01-08
Editorial and Selected Items.
Monday presented us the coolest
morning Of the season.

Monday presented US the coolest
morning Of the season.
Don't fail TO read the remarkable
abatement of the Northwestern Mutual
Life Insurance Company.
We have received from Hon. Han
nibal Hamlin valuable documents. print
ed by order OF Congress. He has our
thanks for the same.
CHEAP READING.-Lots of good stories
less than q cent apiece. and then have
the papers Tor use. or TO sell; for sale at
this Office 40 cents per hundred.
MIR. Watterson warns the North
against the loosing OF the devil. II his
majesty isn't loose already. q democratic
Congress mskes q mighty good substi-
tute.- Tribune.
The President of the American
Popular Lite Insurance Company con-
victed last week of perjury, handed his
card with his address 10 the clerk at the
New York Toombs: +. S. Lambert, NJ.
d., A. NJ, l.. l.. d., and was assigned to
cell No. 67.
When this cruel war Is over, we pre-
sumo the car will rise above party and
give Osman. Suleiman. Muktar. and
Chakir Pasbas q post Office apiece and
allow the sublime porte to come up to St.
Petersburg and run bis government ma
chine for bin. st Louis Journal.
The Southern Democratic papers are
denouncing the President because be par
doned Joyce. The National Republican
says this is the way the case stands, as
looked ut from the Southern standpoint:
ITO pardon republican Tor fraud on
the revenue ia a mere sentimentality.
To pardon q Kuklux for killing a Niger
is an act Of highest patriotism.
The first heavy storm Of the season
commenced Thursday afternoon and end
ed Saturday morning. About eight
inches Of snow tell, while the thermome-
ter rose from nine TO twenty-eight de-
grees above zero, during Friday night.
soilening the last inch or two OF snow
so rs to make excellent sleighing.
The Chief Justice OF the Marylsod
Court of Appeals. in delivering the opiG-
| ion denying the right OF n colOred sltor-
new 20 ba admitted to practice. declared
that the Fourteenth Amendment does not
cover the case. and that the authority 10
decide this matter belongs "to the State
and not 20 the Federal Government
Hereafter the British post o;iice.
Whenever i. fails 70 deliver registered
letter, will compensate tho person VINO
should have received il 20 the 6Xtont OF
his loss. not exceeding t~o pounds. Lo-
cal postmeu will be authorized TO register
letters received on their rounds. on pay
ment Of the registration tee. Both these
new regulations might be introduced
with advantage in the Uai;ed States.
Roll on, silver moon," wsrbied =
youth beneath the window OF his loved
one. when the queen Of his thoughts
softly raised The sash aud murmured:
You had better roll on something
better than q niuety-lwo cent moon, VIII
liam. if you expect TO get up 70 Pa he IS
hard money, he is"
The window slid down, and the demon
allied silver Bill slid off coming execra-
tons in the Bland atmosphere.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-01-08

Prison CONVENTION In accordance
with the vote at the last Convention. We
hereby give notice that meeting OF the
County Commissioners, Sheriffs and Jail
ers of The State. will be held ia the Court
House, Augusta. on Wednesday, Jan'y
10th, 1873. xt IL O'Clock in the forenoon,
10 take into consideration questions con.
corning Jail and prison reform. and the
conduct OF prisoners. Topics will be dis
cussed relative to labor in jails. ins,ruc-
ton, schools, discipline. &c. The matter
of changes in the present las in regard
to our iais and houses OF correction will
be discussed, and changes suggested.
The Convention will continue Wednesday
and Thursday. All interested in the sub
jects discussed are invited to be present.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-01-08

Arkansas is quiet because let alone, and the
very head and 'front.' of aggressive rsdicalism may
20 there unmOlested 10 alleviate his ECuty tWing-
Boston Herald
Wen. what does that signify? Under
Republican rule Arkansas sent radical
men TO represent her in Congress. Now,
however. II is counted proof OF the sue
cess Of the surrender policy, that a radi-
Cal can visit the State with reasonable
prospect of leaving it without bodily
harm. Verify, the gushers are bsrd put
for defensive material concord Mont
fnr
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-01-08
Hnmpton,s legislature.
A Report To the Senate Committee Prepar-
ing. Declaring a TO be Illegal.
lBY telegraph 10 The Iribune.l

ID ItIttlaUu % Lht ItIUunt.I
WASHINGTON J.u > -Senatcr Game
ION on Visions in. who. with Senator'S
Chr tsrCy aud Merrimon constituted
he Subcommittee OF the Committee on
Privileges and Elections sent to INV s,i-
gate affairs IN South Carolina, wi! be
ready 10 report 10 The full committee al
the first meeting. The document they
have prepared is mos, pronounced in the
position II takes against the operations Of
Governor Hampton. General M C. But
or ard others acting with them. South
ern Republicans now in Washington
assert that il will declare the Legislature
which elected NJ. Z. Butler TO have been
an illegal body.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-01-08

Maine Genealogist and Biographer
for December, contains eleven articles, as
follows: John Hastings of Cambridge
Jeremiah Andrews; Kicker Family. con.
cluded; Inscriptions from HsllowelI
Cemetery; An Ancient Warning; Early
Births in Durham; Organization of New
Pennacook. Pl. Kittery Family Records I;
Notes and Queries; Recent Publications /;
Cilley Family, continued. The number
opens with fine steel engraving Of
James Page Richardson, author of the
first article in this number.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-01-08
Regre 90

How often is heard the expression "How dc
ferently would have acted, had nv lifs to live
over" Nothing vAiner was ever s.iG. ears on
ly hiring experience Had the despOndent suf.
ferer from long cough, for instance, who ind ;
that his life is growing aeurse 10 him, Avsld !
this exposure or adopted that course Of medics-
ton, he imagnes that Il would have resulted ar
ferently. lie keeps on however in the beaten
paths OF worthless medicines without 6enent
when he might secure WIsrAR's BALsAA OF
WILD CHERRY from any druggists, and Il would
at once soothe hrs agony Of breathing and cough
ing and removing the eIasperatiug cause, restore
health 10 the Tissues OF throat and lungs. Every.
where aud always has this BALsAN relieved and
In majority OF instances effected cures whers
death. 80 cents and 81 bottle. Sold By all drug
gists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-01-08

LEGISLATIVE Our Augusta correspot-
dent furnishes an interesting and accurate
account Of the organization OF the Leg
islsture; and from the Kennebec Jour
nal we copy biographical sketches OF the
Oxford delegation. Nothing is lett Tor
us to write except that all the State OIL
cials were reelected. Ga Tuesday. the
usual commit es viii lie announced and
the work OF the session begins.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-01-08
An Outrage IN South Carolina.
a Rifis Company Ovsrpowsrs Posse OF
Government Oftieers and Takes Two
Prisoners Away from Them.

WASHINGTON, Jan. deputy Colleo
TOR Kirkland reports from Spsrians burg
). e.. that four Government officers cap
tured tobacco peddler and his Griver Ia
Union County, December %. The men
were selling tobacco improperly and
fraudulently stamped. Al attempt vas
made 10 prevent the arrest. Tue report
continues:
The officers succeeded in handcufdns the pri.-
oDers, and returned towards Spartansugrs Wheu
they had proceeded about four miles aud ken, st
Vests store, they came suddenly upon n rife
company no were armed wiki Winchester aud
pistolsi and were partly mounted, there were
about two hundred men in this cotnpsny. upa
about twenty 1--WE OF them were uniformed. They
shouted, Release them. release them +" and sur
rounded the UniLed States officers and long
Erangle ensued. m which The officers endeAvore,i
% retain their prisoners and captured property
put were compelled b. threats ami various dem
onstrations 20 remove the handouts, and release
TIE prisoners, property and stamps. Jasper Gibbs
TIA justice, and A. Il. GREGORY, his constable
and the Captain OF The company seemed 10 he the
principal persons IN authority, and they demand
ed the release and re storatlon OF property and
prisoners Gregory, By direction Oi {, jb6s search
ed the wagon OF the revenue officers for whi.key
and threAteded 20 send them % Jail. twas oply
by the total surrender Of The Oficers thai bloof5
shed was svSrted. There il not a force here suf-
rcient 70 effect the arrest of the persons concerned
IN THIS outrage, and ! respectfully suggest that
measures be taken 10 muster force for that pur-
pose. The Offenders are persons Of means and
influence, and, have no doubt, win make a de.
sefnineo resistance 70 arrest, backed as they are
" community hostile 10 the Revenue laws OF
the United States.
Ihe Commissioners OF Internal Reve-
nue. will have conference with the Sec
retarY OF the Treasury with regard to
this outrage. The determination is To
use every possible effort to bring the
offenders to justice, and have the laws
thoroughly enforced.-N. !. Tribune.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-01-08
NERVOUS DEBILITY.

vital weakness or dePressioni weak e1.
hausted feeling, no energy or courage the result
az Mental oyer-work Indiscretions or sI-
cesses, or some drain upon the system, Is always
a. No "a NJ ZONES I'D and invigorates the sys-
tenn. dispeis the gloom and dependency, imparts
strength and energy stops the drain and reJu-
yenates the entire man. Been used twenty years
with nerfect success by thousands. Sold by deal
ers price, 81 90 per single vial, or $500 per pack.
aye OF dye Walls and 500 vial ofpowder: sent
by mail on receipt of price. Address Hum
phreys Homeopathic Medicine company
1903 FULTON ST., NEW YORK.
January s,lsT. ~
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-01-08

The new board OF County Commits
s'oners met last Tuesday. and elected
MAJ. u. A. Hastings OF Bethel chairman.
Mr. Stanley, the new Register OF Deeds,
took possession of his office. and the
Treasurer qualified for bis second term.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-01-08

RELIEF IS AT ONCE FELT form Brighrs Dis
ease, Kidney, Bladder and Urinary Complaints
Diabetes, Gravel, and Incontinence and Reten'
ton Of Urine, after taking HUNTS REMEDY.
Disturbed sleep, Loss of Appetite, General Dc
bility, Melancholy, and Female weakness 10
cured by HUNTS REMEDY. Family Physi.
c,sns prescribe HUNTS REMEDY.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-01-08
LOCATION, ETC.

Another point in favor OF Buckfed is
its location and facilities of travel, not
withslanding Jealous rivals may asser,
the contrary. IL is true we are border
town and the village is very near 10 An
droscoggin County, yet We have the al
vantsge OF being in near proximity TO
the most prosperous city In The Ots,e,
from which we draw cosmopolitan airs
and avoid the ncTusted Insulation Of IN
interior town. Then our railroad 10 soon
to TO opened and will be the best one in
the State. The tact that already forty
three prominent men from all parts OF
The c2uulry have made application Tor
the position OF superintendent OF this
road during lis prospective stages, fore
shadows what it will be 10 reality. When
this road is completed it Will bring tina;
rural E.-dorado of Oxford County. the
Androscoggin valley, 10 our feet. and
Bethel and its surroundings will be with
in easy distance OF the northern terminus.
Bethel will be perfectly satisfied with this
so long as she has tho Jail according to
the fitness OF things. While this Is done
Tor Bethel, Norway will be specially con-
ciliated oy the estabii,hnent of teie
phone, connecting j; with the Judges
table. SO his honor may have the hrst
hearing of anything coming from the
citizens OF that enterpriSing town.
Local NEEDS.
Again. Bucklield wants the County
buildings because they would greatly
benefit it. 1t docs not propose any iinsn-
cial support L. this enterprise. but expects
the County To- build a a first-class set OF
buildings, and give the town the use OF
the main hall Tor municipal purposes, lee
lures and concerts. This is due to rs as
q great commercial centre. and the County
by coming here would be much the larger
gamer.
Now here is where Norway fails She
reflects upon the dignity OF the County
by an offer to furnish buildings. Now
Norway has enterprise, and means well,
but has too much modesty.
ASSOCIATIONS.
Much has been said about associations.
Paris tells US of old times, and reveals
the picture OF Hannibal Hamlin upon his
native hill, reclting Goldsmith's Deserted
Village, and Norway points to her past
with equal pride. and dwells upon her
present display Of factories. hotels and
banks. But 70 who hear these things
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-01-08

at seems as If 1 should cough my head on is
sometimes the impatient exclamation OF sufferer
from severe cough. Qrell the Paroxysm with
Halls, Honey Of Horehoand and Tar. The relief
/. immediate and the cure certain. Sold by all
Druggists.
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in / minute.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-01-08

The Portland argus has donned q
bright new dress OF type. and is greatly
improved in appearance. It's politics,
however, do not seem to have shared in
the beneficial change. -Whiq.
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Newspaper Decisions.

l. Any person who who takes paper regularly
rom the Ofdce-whether directed 10 has name or
apother's or whether be has subscribed or not
II responsible for the payment ,.,,
q 1t person orders his paper discontinued,
he must pay al arTearages, or the p0oiisner may
continue 10 send it until payment IL made, and
collect the whole amount, whether the paper Is
taken frOu the ofice or not.
s. The Courts have decided that refusing to take
pswsnapers ana periodicals from the posi- once,
or removing Snd leaving them uncahed for, u
pr,saa Iaese evidence OF fraud.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-01-08

j. s. Hobbs, Esq, State Librarian,
has our thanks tor valuable State docu-
ments.