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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-04-15
WEARY OF LIMP AND NERvELESS
Il IL Il

WEARY OF LIMP AND NERNELESS
TALK.
rHU boston Journal DISCUSSED BY JAMES
FREEMAN cLAEKU's rAsT DAY povGu-
FACEI~Nl.
From The Boston Journal, saturday, April
DR. Clarke prouounce> the most >trik-
ing feature In the present political situation
Co poe that parties are breaking mp and pol
iticiauS are going out OF business. Both
parties. he saws. have lost their reason for
existence: the old issues are dcad-uu.y
their ghosts survive. The present contest
I'm Congress j. not over real questions, but
the ghosts OF questions. The United States
army. before which the Democratic leaders
tremble j. % mere spectre; and the Repub-
lic3u appreLen>iOuS of new rebellion IN
the south are no more practical, DIR.
Clarke assures u> that the rebel States long
ago accepted their defeat, passed the Con-
>titutional amendments for emancipating
the slaves and giving them the ballot, and
most or all of their leaders have declared
that they wish honestly 10 support the
Union. II il Is said that the South is in
sincere Or. Clarke responds "A slave
holding community j. educated 20 despOt-
ism. % violence. 10 reCklessnesS of human
life If YOU please, but not lying These
assurances are very pleasant; let u see
what they amount 10. Every general cleo
ton i'm the South is attended with violence
and intimidation of cOlored voters, with
political murders, and with gross frauds.
The evidence OF this i SO strong and un-
questionable. and there is such a mighty
mass Of il, that no one who viii trouble
himself 10 look NJ il can doubt it, reality.
But Dr. Clarke'S plan when such facts pre-
sent themselves, would be 10 wave them
AWAY. as one who should say Dear me
gentlemen. this is all very painful but the
south has promised not 20 10 these things,
and the south cannot lie, 50 YOU viii see il
is impossible 20 believe them true This
is an easy way OF diSpOSing of the case, but
i IL satisfactory? We do not find il so,
even on DR.. Clarke's own statement of the
facts. For he SAYS, You may tell me that
the whites do not allow the blacks 10 vote.
This Is. % q l0rge orient. true" Very well,
then. how stands it with DR. Clarke'S the
ory that the South cannot be inSincere: As
matter Of theory the South has pledged
itself To give the blacks their political
rights: a. a matter OF practice 1t rObS the
blacks of those rights. Has II not then
broken its pledge; These Southern gentle
men. who at Northern banquetS have talked
50 gracefully of their loyalty to the Union,
and then have gone home 10 lead the Red
Shirts and the White LeagUers IN their
bloody work. have they not said one thing
and done anOtheri Have they not lied! In
spite Of DR.. Clarke's proposition that 4
slave-hOlding population cannot tell lie,
We fear that they have done so. We have
not before supposed that the vice of slave
holding was conducive TO the virtue o
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-04-15

WEST BETHEL.-George " Allen, form
erly OF West Bethel, was accidentally
killed at Guthrie, Kentucky, recently, and
his remains were brought to Harmar, Ohio,
where his family reside, and where the
funeral took place at the IIarmar NJ. +.
church, and the remains were then taken
to Athens, Ohio, for burial. Mr.. Allen
vas brakeman on the st. Louis and
Southeastern Railway, and engaged in
cutting the ears from the engine, when he
was rolled under the ash-pan and pilot of
the engine, and dragged probably thirty
feet killing him instantly. He was son
of John F. Allen, for many years Station
Agent at West Bethel, and, at the time of
his death, was 80 years old. -NoUatoiaeer,
Gorham, \. III.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-04-15

PAms.-Quite company Of relatives
and friends gatherclat the Hubbard House,
last wednesday. 10 witness the marriage
of Miss Hattie, daughter of Hon. Hiram
Hubbard and Mr.. Clarence Hallctt OF
Boston. Miss Hubbard has been one of
the most successful teachers in this section,
and by this marriage, the town ha. lost
valuable assistant in educational affairs.
The bridal party lcr for Boston on the
noon train, caryinga load Of good wishes
and congratulations.
Dea. Joel b. Thayer, one Of the most
respected Of our citizens, celebrated the
eightieth anniversary of his birth by
small dinner party, last Wednesday. Dea.
Thayer, is now one Of the oldest men in
town, but is full of life and vigor, work
Ing in the sled factory, large portion OF
the time He Is a pillar in the Baptist
church, with which he has been connected
for many years. Dea and Mrs Thayer
have many antique relics, Of books, por-
traits. &C., in the examination Of which,
many hours may be pleasantly employed.
At the village District School meeting,
held Thursday afternoon, IL. c. Davis was
elected Moderator, c. J. Mellen, Clerk,
and J. 5. Wright, Agent for the ensuing
year. 1t was voted by those present, that
The school furniture, desks and seats, had
been badly used by scholars. The jack
knifehas evidently played an important part
in educating young men in this district
While the furniture on the boys side OF
the room is nearly demolished, that of the
young ladies is in excellent condition, and
looks neat and tidy. Boys should be
taught the fine art of becoming gentlemen,
BY patterning after their own or some 9TH
or fellows sisters.
An adjourned meeting of the Trustees OF
Paris HillAcademy was held at the Hubbard
House last Saturday evening. The follow
ing officers were elected President J. c.
Marble; Yice-President, James T. Clark;
Secretary, ii. L. Hammond; Treasurer,
Hiram K. Hubbard. The Treasures re-
port to date was read and discussed, and
after considerable debate as to the status
and the prospects Of the corporation the
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-04-15

HARTFoRD.-Owingt TO the small depth OF
snow in the woods and the low price OF
sap boilers, and tin and wooden vessels TO
catch sap in, many are engaged in the sap
business. The prospect in March and the
first week in April has been poor. Last
year the sap business closed before April
lst. If April will give one good sap week,
the farmers in this vicinity will make
enough for their use and have some to spare
Of that delicious sweet.
II has been an excellent winter to convey
the surplus from our farms to market. on
the snow.
Cattle and sheep look well, fodder plenty
No browsing Of ''ye olden times"
All are in fine spirits, excepting the
croakers Of hard times
Apples and potatoes and other roots
have kept well during the long cold winter,
the latter especially. Beets have added to
the health of stock.
/ have canary who came out of the
shell in a cage in my room ten years ago.
His chief living is oats and good water.
For the past two years has had the meat Of
a pumpkin seed added to his food thrice a
week. An excellent singer, in fine health.
Have faith that the oil in this seed is good
for the health of fowl. Hartford.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-04-15

BuckrlELD, April lO.-Yesterday about
noon, the playhouse belonging to Messrs.
Harlow & Giles was burned, together with
over one hundred dollars worth of lumber
which they had stored there to dry The
fire is supposed to have caught from the
arch.
ON Fast Day there is to be n ''Go as you
please match" at Warren's Hall, open 10 all
living in town. The one making the great
est number OF miles in one hour to receive
five dollars, and the one making the next
greatest distance to receive three dollars.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-04-15
WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENCE.
W AsHNGToN, ID. C., }
April :. 1879.

WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENCE.
WASHINGTON, ID. c.,
April 5, 1879.
The cdict OF the Democratic rulers has
gone forth through patriotic confederate
soldiers and adventurous, Chalmers. Tuck
or. Morgan. blackburn, and 1t l.. that all
the legislation and all the principles c>-
tabli>hed by the war, must bee swept away
by the tidal wave of states rights aud Sc
dition. now dominant az the Capitol. we
mean that the Army ,Lall die ON june 5oth.
saws Mr.. Tucker, "uulc>> the President
signs our bin making it powcrcSS for all
domestic purposes" and the Democratic
side of the House applaud the sentiment
to the echo. But they mean even more
than the death OF the Army and the
Arrangement of Federal power, they mean
the domination OF States right, ami the
elevation OF Couftdcracy above the Union
e. wc may fairly interpret the language oi
Ch.lmcr, and Blackburn. There is mo-
power above thc state, SAY these men, AMI
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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-04-15


ANDovER, April l0.-We have had cold,
disagrecable weather since April came in,
with about inches of snow, which drifted
badly.
Hay is quite plenty and cheap. Stock,
as general thing, Is looking well and will
come out in nearly rs good order rs when
it came 20 the barn.
At the school meeting held i'm Dist No.
!, the following officers were elected for
the ensuing year Moderator, J. W. Bod
well; Clerk Frank Dresser Agent, ). W.
Richards II. l.. Poor bid or the wood at
SlS0 per cord.
The school in Dist No. closed last
week; the term was Is weeks in length.
The progress was very good.
Most of the logging crews have left the
woods and are waiting for water enough
to drive the LOGS into the AndroScoggin.
Most of the men will be obliged to wait
until May before receiving their pay, which
will cause them and their creditors much
Inconvenience. Men who have worked
hard all winter ought to receive every dol
lar of their pay when they arc discharged.
and then they would be- able 90 meet their
own obligations promptly. Both of our
saw mills have q good supply of lumber
upon the yards.
Mr. J. l.. Ripley, who has been sick with
diphthcyia. is recovering
Mis-, Emma Newton has played the organ
in the Congregational Church for the past
few weeks. and exhibit, very fine musical
talents. Mis-, Newton has learned to play
almost without amy instruction from q
teacher.
lam Informed that q mistake has been
discovered in our last town report, which
makes the town debt $3.50 more than the
report stated. our Selectmen last year
were all Grccnbackcr>. moulded after the
latest and most approved patterns.
LONE STAR.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-04-15
Newspaper Decisions.

1 ANY person who who takes paper regularly
nom the Onlce-whether directed 20 ms nAu ~ "
h responsible for the payment. .,.,
p II a person orders his paper d, Sconslh ~.
he must pay all arrearages, or the puollsnSr 10y
Continue to send It until payment Is INSIDE anu
Collect the whole amount, whether the paper II
taken nom the Office or not. ..N
ii The Courts have decided that reiusins 70 gaAe
nsUsnapers and periodicals nom the post once /,
or remoying and leaving them uncAued tofi Is
prsu.a facss evidence Of fraud.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-04-15
THE DOUBLE MILEAGE OPINION.
The following is the text of the decision
of the Supreme Court, sustaining the Gov
ernor's veto of the double mileage:

The following is the text of the decision
of the Supreme Court, sustaining the Gov
ernor's veto of the double mileage:
BANGOR, March 10, 1879.
Hon. Aiopso Gdrcelon, Governor of Maine !.
SIR;-To the questions proposed we have
the honor 10 answer as follows;
BY Revised Statutes, chapter Il5, sec. G.,
Each member of the Senate and House of
Representatives shall be paid an annual sal
airy of one hundred and fifty dollars for the
regular annual session of the legislature,
and two dollars for every ten miles travel
from his place of abode, ONCE I'm each scs-
sion" The limitation of once in each eX-
cludeS the idea OF more than once. "Ile is
entitled ID mileage on the FIRST day of the
session." and this mileage is all 10 which
he is entitled
That such is the true construction j.
made manifest by recurring to the proviS-
ions relating to fees and costs In chapter
llG 1t is there seen that when the legisls-
ture intended fees for travel both ways. this
intention Is expressed i'm language which
leaves no doubt on the subject
Thus by section >, the travel OF the
sheriff and his deputies is four cents mile
'the travel 10 Ice computed from the place
of service 10 and from the place of return
by the HSW1l way" Appraisers on eNecu-
ton levy are entitled to "traycl az the rate
OF - cents mile going and returning
home" Jurors aud witnesses, by section
IL, are allowed six cents a mile for their
travel out and home
When there Is To he travel but one way
it is specially 80 limited, Is by section q,
when coroner is allowed "tcn cents a
mile FOR travel from his residence to the
place of inquest while 10y the same sec
ton the iuryman Is to receive -four cents
a mile for travel each way
The members of the House and Senate
are therefore not by existing law entitled
20 two dollars for every ten miles of travel
returning home 10 their respective places
OF abode.
The travel Of the members OF tie leei>la-
turc 10 the place of meeting is to Dee com
putcd u, that of ShcrihS and Others. "hy
the usual way.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-04-15
PARIS CENTENNIAL.

1ur. Editor As we are a going to cele-
brate the centennial of Paris, wouldn't it
be we'll To have two companies ofmilitary-
one of Continentals, 10 he composed of
old men, and one composed of soldiers of
the late war; There are enough Of the
latter TO make a good company. No doubt
arms. &C, could be got of the State. viii
some one, who has time, see what can be
done: PARIS.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-04-15

Mason, April l0.-Robins have come, the
blue-bird is again in the old elm tree, and
the domestic little ground sparrow is visit
ing again its last years hauntS. Whether
it is really spring is difficult conundrum,
yet the almanac says spring has begun.
The snow is leaving quite fast; the sugar
naples are yielding their sweet juices very
freely and the travelling is getting just
bad the fields are getting naked, but there
is no sign of the grass beginning to start.
Our people are feeling a little anxious about
hay; and unless the season should be ear
lier than it now looks, they win have good
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-04-15
APRIL.
STATE OF MAINE.
By The GOVERNOR.
a PROCLAMATION.

In accordance with time honored custom Anu
by the slvce Of the Executive Council appoint
Thursday, the 18th inst,
as a day OF Fasting, Humiliation and Prayer.
And that the.occasion may De duly observed' let
al necessary vccatioas De lad aside, and each
and every one devote himself % self examination
seeking with con,ri,ion and hamiiy forgiveness
for pas, offences and resolve by Divine assistance
% lead A wiser and better lie
ALOSZO GARCELON.
Given AZ the Council Chamber a. Augusta, this
third dAv OF April 10 The year OF our Lord one
thousand eight hupdfed and seventy nine, ard
The Independence OF the United states OF Amer
lea the one hundred ant third.
b. the Governor,
EpwARD II. Cows, Secretary OF STATE.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-04-15
Tu,r MISSISSIPPI EplroR.-The effort Of

THAT MISSISSIPPI EDlTOR.-Ihe effort OF
the Democrats, led by Mr.. Muldrow of
Mississippi, 10 break the force of Mr.
Frve's quotation from the Okolona South
ern States (newspaper), by charging that
its editor was an Ohio carpet-bagger, re
coiled upon them. and especially upon Alr.
Muldrow. Tuesday, by the presentation by
Mr. FRYE in the House OF 4 letter from this
editor. showing that il had supported Null
drow himself i'm the late campaign; and il
also appears that the editor is an cX-Con-
federate soldier Of note, and that his stand
ing as a representative Democrat in his
section cannot be questioned. In fact,
after Mr.. Muldrow discovered that the ed
itor had written to Mr.. Frye to refute
Muldrow'S speech, the latter virtually apol-
ogized for his former remarks, claiming
that lac only meant the editor was extreme
In his views.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-04-15
TREASURER'S OFFICE,
AUGUSTA, April :, 1879.

DEAR SIR The Supreme Court having
decided that members OF the Senate and
House Of Representatives are entitled To
only two dollars for every ten miles travel
from his place of abode ONCE IN each ses-
sion. YOU are respectfully requested % It.
turn 10 this Office the sum OF s., that
being the amount OF excess of travel YOU
have received for the Legislative session
OF 1879. Yours respectfully,
CHARLES \. WHITE, Treasurer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-04-15

OXFORD. April ll.-At the village dis
irict school meeting. held last Saturday,
George f. Walker was chosen School
Agent for the ensuing year. Il was also
voted To raise eight hundred dollars to-
ward paying up the indebtedness OF the
district
\ concert was given in the Methodist
church on Tuesday aud Wednesday even
ing. last. by the colorcd singers from
Storcr College, Harpcr'S Ferry Va. Il
was generally conceded that they are the
best representatives OF negro musical tai
cut that have ever favored oxford.
Five cent counters" are coming into
vogue You can get your choice at Bakers
from an extensive variety Of the useful and
ornamental, all for IRE cents
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-04-15
OXFORD COUNTY LOCALS.

ALBANY. 49, Wednesday afternoon, 9th
inst, the house and barn that was formerly
the Congregationallst parsonage, were con-
sumed by fire, with some furniture and
clothing, cart and many tools, including a
set of carpenters tools, two tons of hay.
Itis sad loss and disappointment to the
young man who had just purchased the
place and moved in. Fire took on the roof
from the chimney burning out. No insur-
ance. Were intending to insure as soon as
they got settled. l..
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-04-15

Senator Vance of North Carolina has
obtained comfortable positions for his two
sons under the Government and Senator
Eaton has made his son secretary of the
committee on foreign relations. Didn't
the Democrats have good deal to say
few wears ago about the evils of nepotiSm?
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-04-15

DENWARK.-The weather for the week
ending April 9Th was bleak aud wiutry; a
little more spring like for the past two
DAYS Stage runs hence 20 Brownhcid on
wheels; 10 BridgtOn on runners.
Sugar makers doing thriving business.
The timber and stone 8, upon the ground
for the new village School-house at Den
mark
Joseph Jewett < Son ON going 10 the
stable on a recent morning. found a yaluI-
bile ycIrlng steer dead, and ON the next
mornings visit found much priced co>>ct
sheep dead
The Denmark Brass Band i taking a
course of lessons under the Nkillful in>truc-
ton of Mr. Goblet, the popular leader of
the BridSton Band.-LorisioH Jowall.
FEYfnuRG, April l2.-Mrs Ruth Thorn
fell sunday evening. while going down
stairs, aud broke the bone OF the len thigh
in the hip socket. Owing to age and poor
health it j, considered doubtful case for
recovery.
The Pcquawket Rife Club have been
challenged by the Portland Club for a
champion shoot, u be had at the Baldwin
range OH Fast Day.
F. b. Ossood, esq, of Lewiston was in
the village for two days thi, week.
There is talk among lovers OF the eight
fantastic" in the place, OF having a May
Day hop, Thursday evening, the llrst OF
May, and making it tie dance Of the season.
If it does come OH, look OUT for q good
time.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-04-15
RETURN THE MILEAGE.

Those members OF the last legislature
who settled with the State Treasurer before
the question of mileage was settled. have
received the following notification from
that nt,icial
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-04-15

NoEwAY. Norway Reform Club wiz
celebrate it, anniversary on Tuesday,
April 10Th Every club In oxford County
has been invited. four from Androscosgin
and two from Cumberland Norway al
ways does the handsome thing on such oc-
casions, and As the Club is in very -four
i,hing condition, this will prove to be an
extra good time.
The Norway Citizens Mutual Benefit
Association has lost It's first member, after
having been organized fifteen months
Timothy Quinn Of Norway joined tie Assoc
citation Feb. 10Th. 1872 paying the iuitia-
ton fee OF two dollars he died April 9th,
very suddenly, having been sick only a few
days. Although Mr.. Quinn has always
been a hard working man, we understand
that like thousands Of others he had saved
little or nothing, and that the benefit now
due from this Association and payable %
hi, aged mother will prove God-Send and
provide her many comforts OF life. The
initiation fee Of two dollars was the total
expense in Mr.. Quinn's ease. The Asso-
citation j. increasing its membership, new
applications being sent in NJ every meeting.
The Directors meet the trst Monday night
in each month 10 act ON new applications.
Any one may send in applications, II they
are in good health, without regard 70
locality. Blanks or any information re-
quircd will be furnished by addressing tho
Secretary, :. II. Burnham, or any one OF
the Directors
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-04-15

CANTON The lrgus says that the cheese
factory corporation Al Canton has been dis
solved, and the fixture, sold nj auction 10
Tilson Cooling for Sl2G. Cost Of the same
500. lie intends 10 run a factory on his
own account, thi, present season.