Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-09-30

rule once mora, lamentcl tnAt tue NEOlc
Round Table was dissolved, which was
an image OF the mighty world" and
| moaned
"Sow soc tho good old times are dead.
when every morning brought noble chance,
And every chanOo brought out a noble knight"
But in our day Merlin's osth has been
fulfilled King Arthur has come again.
His throne l. the Press aud We are the
Round Table. His warfare i a more glo-
rious enc than he ever waged against
lawless subject or invading Dane; and
every morning again brings 10 W. noblo
chance, and every chance brings out = no
BILE knight. May none OF those corrup-
tions which wrought the dissolution OF tho
hrst Round Table find place among the
men OF the press or other citizens, and
that they may not, let esch Of US strive
70 wear
without abuse,
The grand old name OF gentleman.
Defarnel by every chArlatsn.
And soiled With al ignoOle use"
As you will get up history OF Paris At
al early day, would suggest that the clti-
zens. TO make a better history Of the
future. collect all the copies they can OF
the older papers, and let every member OF
community be requested 10 give as com
plete files A. he can OF his own paper. IL
won't take you long 10 make valuable
library Sometime YOU will get rich and
powerful, and YOU can have pcrmanons
abiding place for your archives 70 which
YOU can refer for any document contained
in them; and also, when At your leisure,
lind it pleasant To roam around aud have =
good time together.
Very truly,
q. X. SHAW.
Biddeford, Sept 1879.
Mr.. George W. Hammond's response
TO the toast, Agriculture, though PIN
toned to earth may she prove in future.
as in the past. the bulwark and real
foundation of all industries, was as
follows:
.Mr. President, and Fslioto Citizens II he
United States;
We are members OF the same family,
children of a common Parent; then let Us
cast OF undue restraint and make this,
Paris first centennial, social season.
Should we picture our tieldS more verdaut,
gardens more abundant, trees more fruitful
and their rich offerings more delicious,
deem Us not vain In our iInaginings, but
bear in mind that this IL our centennial;
when YOU, our esteemed neighbOre, invite
Us on like occasion We will grant YOU the
same latitude. Some three days since |
was invited by the committee 70 respond
in the interest of agriculture; this COM
pliment was more valued because unsought.
This genii so fraught with meaning laid at
the feet of agriculture, thanks 10 the
author, comes clad with the inspiration OF
prayer, il beats in unison with the instruc-
ton given in the good Book, Give Us this
day our daily bread"
We would not speak dispsragingy Of
any Of the industries; the mechanic, the
artist, the merchant, gentlemen Of the
learned professions and numerous ether
pursuits, calculated to make US u free and
happy people, receive our hearty approba-
ton and applause.
Agriculture, horticulture, floral culture
and the whole family OF cultures are only
nicknames; tilliDg the earth is our real
occupation, our calling is time-hoRored.
He who said go out and till the ground"
also said ''In the sweat OF the face shalt
thou eat bread" Gods Laws are immuta-
BILE and can never change. The moon Is
satellite and borrows its pale light from
the great luminary OF day you too are
satellites 10 the llllcEh VI the SOll anu arc
dependant on their labor for your daily
support. The Prince, though millionaire,
answers TO the same tribunal a. does the
tramp who begs bread from door 10 door.
Palsy the arm Of the earth laborer, and
down comes the whole superstructure you
cannot run train or float a ship. We
have listened TO Literature, History and
Poetry, 10 Gospel, Law and Medicine,
az larsg
and others, but very little about the poor
laboring man, and not one word about the
generous hearted sailor who plows the
rough main. One year at sea behind the
mast taught me what those brave fellows
endure for our comfort and support. Cheer
up then my brave tars, you are walters,
transporting our rich bounties 10 starving
garrlsons; without your aid our boosted
castles would be but defenseless mass of
ruins; you are walters at the great BAN
quets of the world. Then cheer up, my
Jolly fellow.
Fit out your ship from the Forest City let
her crew be picked men, place her under
the command OF as stern y Captain as ever
trod quarterback, doubly armed, fortified
by the strong arm of the law, her clearance
from the seat OF customs |, spread her
for Liverpool. -Four bells "Aye, aye, sir"
The ship moves on. Eight bells, AYE,
aye, sir" Eight bells changes the watch
and stands for IL o'clock, when the craft
should be called from labor 10 refreshments.
The stewards inform the craft that by mis-
hap the supplies are LEFT behind; the steve
dore has been through the cargo, no ra-
lions on board there is but one course for
the Captain, take back tracks or fisd
watery grave. Tack ship, tack ship"
"Aye, aye, sir" The ship is safe, all's well.
Our calling is so cheering to the tired
and over-taxed that many throw down the
chisel, brush or quill, and, taking up the
spade, become for time ti!lers of the soil.
In this way many who hold one acre, pro-
duce more Injuries for the table than
small, lazy farmers. Horace Greeley, not
content to tell us what he knew about
farming, thought to put his philosophy to
test, and, as result, produced oats at
the cost Of only 81 cents per bushel. Ar.
Beecher, standing at the head OF his class
thought to bring his theology to bear apd