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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-10-12
POLITICAL LETTER.
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BiDDEfORD, oct. /, 1851.
Editor of he Democrat A few weeks
since you published communication from
me. in which gave what considered rs
the best Of reasons why | could not vote
the fusion ticket. The principal reason
that then gave was that the party as at
present organized promises no reform in
financial affairs, aud has, As | can learn, no
higher aim than 10 beat the Republican
party regardless of the means by which
that is TO be accomplished.
Two years ago when acting with the
Greenback party took every opportunity
70 express my disapprobation of any and
every attempt TO briug the Democratic and
Greenback parties together; always advo-
Gated separate and Independent action on
the part of the new organization, and n
close adherance TO principle, regardless Of
success. So particular was to endeavor
10 hedge any movement TO bring about
fusion with the Democrats that | gained
the enmity of some of our own friends, and
was threatened with violence by the fusion
lists for remarks that made at the Green
back Convention on Paris Hill, in June of
last year. always told every man with
whom conversed upon the subject, that
ifthe issues were at any time brought down
to a contest between the two old parties,
should take my stand with the Republicans
with whom was in full accord upon every
other question except finance. After so
full an expression in public and private of
my views and intents, my acting with the
Republican party this year, ought not natu
rally to excite any wonder or surprise
among any that know me; not enough at
all events to excite suspicion that | had
been bought by the Republicans, as some
of those virtuous fusionists claim. The
assertions of such men are certainly below
nv notice. l know that honest men will
not only bear testimony of my honesty, but
even my consistency as far as my political
conduct is concerned. The Greenback
movement that promised so much only two
years since, has now sunk entirely out Of
sight All that remains to remind US that
such party ever existed, is Scion Chase
and his handful of followers, who are being
rallied and scoffed at by the great body Of
the party which only one year ago was so
loyal to him and the principles he repre-
sents. When I, more than a year and
half ago, foretold such result, | was
laughed at for being so simple as to sup
pose that the smaller body could absorb the
larger; but such has not been the case.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-10-12
-Tbe Golden Rale writer on Habitu

The Golden R,.ie writer on Habitual
Profanity, whose article we publish on
our FIRST page, evidently never contracted
the habit Of profanity, for ne finally
remarks that it is as easily broken as it
is contracted. Ii Is no easy task to break
away from any such bad habit, and pro
family is one of the hardest TO escape
from, because it is the most thoughtless.
An oath escapes the lips without being
noted after the habit has become fixed.
Juvenile societies should be formed in
every village, with pledge against pro-
family and vulgar speaking, which are
becoming alarmingly prevalent among
children in thickly settled communities.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-10-12
PROHIBITION MAINE.
usoston Cor. somerset Reporter.


Ifrll in with an agent for a wholesale
liquor concern the other day. In the course
OF few remarks, he asked me ~ Re
publican in a bantering way; ''Iave you
heard from Mainc:" answered by
hear from Maine:" Lots" said he.
Who'd have thought that Neal Dow and
Josh Nye would have become the allies OF
our business" | asked an explanation.
well. said he. In the first place there
will be Eo execution of the liquor law IN
Portland AFTER January l, 1850. 4 Fusion
sheriff in Portland means the same a. a
Fusion sherir in Bangor, free trade In
ardent spirits. Now we have three leading
counties where the Fusion officers nulliiy
the Maine law, and three counties gives us
= good base for operations. The result
will be that sensible people will be dis
.uSted with prohibition and before five
wears the State will return 20 the license
system" And" said the runner, glee-
fully a. he slapped me on the shoulder.
Dow, Nye and that \. j. Chase have
done more TO bring about this state OF
things than il was possible for the liquor
interest of Maine and Boston 10 do.
The liquor interest of Boston, said |,
what had that TO do with the Maine cleo
ton: did il contribute money To the
Fusion cause or operate In unison with
tina, party:" My dear sir" said our
friend of the liquor interest, Il am toe
sober lust now To be delicious subject
for an Interview which would afford you
material for a political editorial" | will
leave those interested 10 draw their own
conclusions.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-10-12
MALT TEA.

The most important rem ..a. agent ever
presented FOR Indigestion, Dyspepsia. Con.
stipation aud all diseases arising from im-
perfect digestion. \ delightful nutrition,
beverage; pleasant, inyigorlt,ns tonic.
strengthened FOR the dcbili,ated: q ,lg-
ercign remedy for disorders Of the rlr.4,
Chest, Lungs and stomach. II correc,S
not only the LIVER bat the other equally
important corresponding organs. promote,
their healthy action, aud is recommend
n THE oNE proper mode OF permanently
improving the general health. Eacuql.s-
age makes over gallon u medicine. BIZ
cry package OF the genuine MNLI-I.N must
bear the label Of the Sole Agents, "LobI.l
Chemical Co."
PRICE. ONE DOLLAR.
Buy It OF your Druggist. or orlcr il u
Us by mail.
LoBpEfL CHEMICAL Co,
81. Louis, No
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-10-12

1t is really disgusting TO note the par
tisanship Of the Portland Argus. When
Governor Garcelon and Council used every
pretexi for counting out Republicans, last
wear, and during the contest over that
miscount, il sustained the action, heartily
Now it has a great fear that the Repub-
licans will pursue a similar course IN
counting returns for Governor, and twists
the law, and SquirmS. and reasons how
the Republicans can give the position &c
Plaisted. If Garcelon did right in count.
ing out men who mad the misfortune tC
be returned in two initials, the Republi-
cans will be right in 50 counting thC
returns for Plaisted. But as the Arga'
wants to beat the Republicans, 1t vii
eat any amount OF crow-cven It's OWL
words-to accomplish that end
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-10-12
DIVORCES.
We clip the following item from Bos-
ton daily:

We clip the following item from Bos-
ton daily:
Divorces are becoming alarmingly IRE
auent in Switzerland. Ii costs only few
francs to be released from the bond or
matrimony, and il Is said that among the
working classes oftowns it Is quite a COM
mon thing for people to marry in order to
try how they like each other. III the re-
suit is satisfactory they continue living to-
gether, but If otherwise they obtain
divorce.
Ii is to be regretted that divorces are
also obtained with much ease and ire
ouency in Maine. Our Judges regret 1t
but follow the law in granting them.
The increase has assumed truly alarming
proportions in the last few years. Take
Oxford County as standard and see
what a condition is presented by the last
three terms of court. or the sessions for
one year. At the December term 1879,
fourteen divorces were granted; at the
March term 1850, nine; at the September
term twelve; making thirty-fye for the
wear. Oxford County has population OF
a little over 81, 500, and So divorces per
year gives US one divorce per annum to
every GAS of the inhabitants There are
about !, 900 voters in the county, and 80
divorces gives US one divorce to every
22S voters each year. Assuming tnat
three tourthS of the voters are heads OF
families and we have one divorce per year
to every 10 families IN this county.
There should be some check put upon
this divorce business. Lawyers say to US,
when we agitate the subject, that we
are trying to injure their business.
We may as truly retort that the suppress
sion of obscene literature INJURIES the
printing business At the same time
both are conducive TO immortality and both
should be checked. Very many of these
divorces are granted on the ground OF
adultery. We suggest that as begin
ing, the presiding Justice should call the
attention of the County Attorney to every
case in which adultery is charged. and that
the party be indicted for crime. II IN the
State, he should be Immediately prose-
cuted if he has left the State, the in
dictment should hang over him and be
pushed the moment he returns. Some
law should be passed under which man
may be prosecuted and his property at
tached by order of court if he deserts his
wife and famIy-as desertion is another
common cause for divorce. Secret dl-
vorces should be an imposSibility. The
widest publicity should be given to all
such cases, and public sentiment should
be thoroughly aroused against the prevail
inc lishtncsS Of feeling in relation to the
marriage covenant. Marriages should
not be so hastily contracted as to render
divorces necessary, and every possible
difficulty should be thrown In the way Of
securing divorce, and thus ensure more
dcliberation before contracting marriage.
A nation which is unSound on this ques-
ton will surely fall prey TO other moral
diseases. which, undermining and sap
ping It's pure life currents, will utterly
destroy II.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-10-12

We call especial attention to the
advertisement of Trusses, presented by
Geo. +. Wilson, Druggist, of South Paris.
Mr.. Wilson has recently erected an elegant
Black Walnut case for displaying these
goods, on which he has secured large
run. He has everything in this line
which can be found in the market.
Elastic and Steel trusses in every style and
warranted to fit or money refunded.
Price low.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-10-12
New paper Decisions.

l. Any person who takes a paper regularly
from the ofhce-wheiher directed % his name on
snother's. or whether he has subscribed or not
10 responsible tor the payment.
2. I. ucrson orders his paper discontinued
he mus pay all arrearages, or the publisher may
continue to send Il until payment 10 made, and
collect the whole amount, whether the paper Il
taken from the ONCE or not
8. The Courts have decided that refusing 70 take
newspapers and periodicals nom the posi- once
OF removing and leaving them uncSlied Tor, Il
prs-4a gacss evidence of fraud.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-10-12

Musical AsSoCIATIoN.-The 1880
session of Oxford County Musical Associ-
alton will be held at Mechanic Falls about
Nov. 10th. IL is expected that Prof.
Ko,zschmar of Portland, will conduct the
convention. We trust there viii be a
full attendance. Mechanic Falls, being
situated at the Junction Of the Grand
Trunk and the Rumford Falls n Buck
field K. R., Is a center for Oxford County
people, and can easily be reached by all.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-10-12

DIXFIELp.-W. S. Chase exhibited to
the writer, recently, the largest and finest
crop OF cranberries we ever beheld. There
were about $50 bushels, and were nicely
and evenly spread out in the second
stories of several well ventilated buildings
about the village. About half the crop
was grown in the village and the other
half in Peru, on bog owned by Mr.. C..
The writer is OF the opinion that Mr.. C.
must well deserve the patronage of all low
ers of good cranberries. The writer was
also shown the stoutest corn that he has
seen for the season, that grew near
the cranberry bog in the village. Mr..
c. is also an orchardist and farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-10-12
COUNTY REFORM CLUB CONvEN-
TON

The oxford County Quarterly Conveu'
tion of Reform Clubs will be held Al Bry'
ants Pond, at the Town Hall, "Wednesday,
oct. 80 1850. The first meeting. for or
ganization and repOrs of Clubs, will b,
held al 10 so, 4. IN. Public meetings At
, and :, p. IN. \ cordial invitation is eX'
tended IN all 10 Join Us on this occasion.
JoHN T. STANLEY, ! -
CHA's o. GopwIN. Com
HARVEY RIPLEY.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-10-12

MAINE CENSUs.-The census report for
Maine looks better and better. We have
published detailed report for the eight
western counties OF the State, giving the
population OF each town, a. obtained by a
careful inspection Of the original returns.
As was 70 be expected, this report shows
many variations from the hasty count of
the names returned 10 the clerks OF courts
at the close OF the enumeration; and in
most cases, more names have been found
on the schedules than were reported from
the county seats. The principal error was
found in the footing for the city Of Bidde-
ford, which has population OF l2,65S in-
stead of II, 100, as previously reported.
The whole district shows gain of 1882
during the decade. These figures are still
subject. however, TO modification by cor
rrctions in consequence OF future enquiries
from Washington, and it is possible that
the vigorous official count may detect
some errors still remaining in the footings.
The names have now been counted in every
case, by two persons separately, ana re-
examined until the two counts agreed; but
the possibility of error which still remains
will be entirely excluded by the elaborate
system OF checks adopted at Washington.
The footings for the eastern district are
given from the report published some
weeks ago, and show gain of about 10000,
making gain in the State OF 22,O0O.-
Portland Advertiser.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-10-12

PARIs.-Postmaster Hubbard has been
quite sick the past week with a large car
buncle on his back.
Capt. Cyrus II. Ripley is also suffering
from a similar trouble.
Miss Nellie III. Rawson advertises for SOC
pounds of human hair. Sec advertisement.
The band serenaded J. c. Marble, Repre-
sentative elect to the Legislature, last
Tuesday evening. They have now visited
all the victors and shared the spoils.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-10-12

We have received. too late for pub
ication this week, an excellent report OF
Oxford Universalist Conference, held at
Canton, October and 4. 1t viii appear
IN our next issue.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-10-12

We have received free trade pam
phlct issued by the Golden Club of Lon
don. and which is now being circulated
in this country by British agent IN
favor of the Democratic party. This
agent, paid by London capital, Is trying
10 overthrow our protective tariff, and
expects it will be done by Democratic
National ascendancy in 1881. 1t means
tina, our workmen shall be paid as low
as the pauper laborers Of Europe.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-10-12
I'VE understand that large pll

We understand that large pup
mill l. 20 be erected at Shows Falls.
The buildings will COS, IN the ncighbor
hood of $4,000. We have often WIT
ten of this as an available water power
which should be developed. and are now
glad 10 learn that town industries are to
be increased by this enterprise.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-10-12
REPUBLICAN NOMINATIONS

FOR PRESIDENT:
JAMES A. GARF + l. ID,
OF OHIO.
FOR vICE-PRESIDENT
ESTER A. A RI II L X,
OF NEw YORK.
roK PRESIDENTIAL ELEcroRs:
,Jo>EPH : wHEELWRlGHr.
Al LAree- IRA n. Fuss.
First Dis,rict-ELISIA n. JEwErT
second Dtstrict-OflS HA1tOkD.
Third District-EDWlN FLlk-
Fourth District-LEWl> Il JOHNSON
FIfh District->EwARD b. HUME
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-10-12

On the first page of this paper we
publish a short story written for the
Portland TRANSCRIPT by Mrs. Z. II. Mar
bic Of Paris. 1t IS one Of her best If
not her best literary productions.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-10-12

Next week we shall publish another
Of ..Tramp's" interesting Leadville let
tiers
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1880-09-24

The festive street urchin is becoming most
alarmingly nsnsicdt
Sweet potatoes are settling down to 40 cents
per bushel; look out for an advance in paragorie.
Although our local artist has not completed
the finishing touches to bis new gallery. he has
it far enough advanced to accommodate his Gus
toners to first-class work, and will soon be in
full blast. Office hours from 10 A. N. to o'clock,
p. M. Give him call
1t is somewhat surprising that the hens
about Eufaula, Ala, do not lay themselves to
death Their fruit in that market is quoted at
IS cents per dozen, while our city is well sup
piled at Is cents and the day has not long passed
since they sought purchasers here at 10 cents per
dozen.
We noticed dead hog lying near The Post
Office Sunday morning. Did not learn the cause
of its death. but learn from gentleman residing
in the lower part Of the county that The hogs in
his neighborhood were dying rapidly with chol-
era, and it is highly probable that it has reached
this city.
The committee appointed to investigate the
charges for work done for the city by Council
man Watkins reported to the council meeting on
Friday night that they found said charges about
sixty per cent in excess of what should have
been charged, and recommended that the over
charges be refunded TO the City Treasury, which
the said Watkins agreed to do
The Patriot is very much exercised over the
fact that Governor Drew does not reside hOrO at
the Capital. The Governors friends too, would
be glad to have him reside here where we could
see him oftener, but if he were such Chief Ex-
ecutive as held the reins during the rule Of the
Patriots party, it would be blessed thing for
the people OF Florida if he kept himself absent
from the Capital and the State, too.
The servant girl of fashionable lady in this
city called at store on Monroe street few days
since and startled the bashful young clerk with :;
Mrs. - sends you her love and told me to
inquire if you have any - (here naming the
articles wanted) If so, send her sample, with
price" OF course the lady never dreamed of
sending her love" to the yeungster, but the
servant girl had become 80 accustomed 10 being
sent to present Mrs IS love, with inquiries
after the health of Mrs. Smith. Brown or Jones
and the baby, that she had forgotten herself on
this occasion and committed blunder, for
which Mrs. - Gf she finds it OUT win never
forgive her.
The Ladies Monumental Association have
decided to place the Leon County Monument in
Washington square, at the head of Jefferson
street This we think is the proper place for It,
though there are few who appear to think
otherwise, and claim that the City Cemetery
would be more appropriate place. If Icons
fallen heroes were buried in the City Cemetery'
and this monument was intended to mark their
last resting place, the Cemetery would be the
place for it, But as It is Intended not simply 10
point to the sod that covers their bones, bat TO
perpetuate In the minds OF their countrymen
the memory OF their noble deeds, public square
becomes more appropriate.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1880-09-24

We have often heard the following old story.
bui were not inclined to credit its truthfulness
until lately, when we discovered parallel cases of
dOEnright lazinees in this city: Once upon q
tine : man who was too lazy to work and had
nothing 10 eat was sentenced to be buried alive.
On The way 10 the grave the hearse was stopped
by kind-hearted neighbor, who profered to
give the fellow one bushel of corn. sis il she'll
ed. - drAwled out the lazy man from the coffin
- No." said the neighbOr, "but you can soon
shell H." Don't feel like it, drive on with your
funeral" said Lazy-bones, resignedly.
We have in our midst some of the lineal de-
scendanis OF that same fellow, and they must
have inherited large share of the characteristics
Of their illustrious ancestor
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1880-09-24

On the Philosophy of History from the begin
ning Of the World TO the coming Of Christ" by
Judge J. T. Bernard, was the first of series TO
be delivered under the auspices Of the Tallahas-
see Christian Union, recently organized for the
moral. intellectual and spiritual improvement of
its members- The subject selected for the occa-
son was one that opens up q wide field for
thought. and would require more than one brief
evening to give it full justice, bat the Judge
handled it with an ease and grace that proved
highly interesting and instructive to his audience,
composed principally Of our most intelligent and
respectable citizens We regret exceedingly that
limited space forbids our giving some of the
prominent points, and would advise our readers
10 be present on the next occasion. We have
nOrlearned yet Who win be selected to deliver
The next address
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1880-09-24
No. dat KI.a or /. kitten.

A buxOm female vender Of fish. oysters, &C -
INTO purchasing her game by putting on bold
EOot and telling them very emphatically: Your
vile sent me to tell you TO buy some Of these
hsh," ETC., etc. stepped into . crug store on
Monroe street and tackled one Of the clerks with
: bag, fat terkle" "Don't want It," said the
clerk. Yes, but you had orter bi u fnr your
wife; cum by thar this uaosnin', and she wanted
Il bad; said she would bi IT immegistely, bat did
not have the change in the house, and your chill
drens jest cried fur the terkle urged the woman,
with an air Of sincerity that completely upset
eur young druggist, who, IL happens, has neyer
kneh Al Hymen's altar. but IL b said thsi ne
knslt under the counter two hours TO avoid that
~terkle" woman.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1880-09-24

Miss Raleigh Levy, who has been spending
the summer with her uncle's family in Ohio, re-
turned Thursday accompanied BY her cousin,
Miss q. Mafgolinski, OF Columbus. Ohio.
Miss Eliza Byrd, of Miccosukie, sister to our
esteemed townsmAn, W. p. Byrd, Esa., has re-
Gently returned from college and 10 apsnding q
few weeks with relatives and frieads p This city
-E.W. Clark returned from New York this
morning, and informs N he brought with him
q fine stock Of material for repairing fne watches
and jewelry In our next issue We win give
details Of bis stock Of goods that are ~ rests
Mis- Katie Kemper and Miss Lila crichlOw,
returned yesterday from THAR visit to St. Angus
tiae, accompanied by Mis- Georgia OliverOs,
the beautiful and accomplished daughter Of Hon.
B. r. Oiivefos, Clerk Of the Circuit Court tor ST.
Johns county.
-Meaxu- J. Cohen. 7. A. Levy and g, Cptner,
enterprising merclaanls 81 shis eiiy, l4reaa this
week frOm the Northsrn maraess c. they
brought new goods; # hey did ed desire the
patronaae cf our readers ihsy Nilfiet them know
il throueh The colnnnee e IL RE0zlDEkN Look
out for their ndvcEtiSemanA s T
-Mm Earah q Rippse - - DesPon m
extended yinis 70 her t1mes he5-- s.s
!. -. vsanrned ~ way q New YpEks paf-
$500 : larrs and ven sslseta saaostr4ens q
s..,,c,.hiS NiIfinsty and arsdveq = home
wednesday morning. vssy mnch inpFosea
h..Ith. bringing viii her her cbeznlp&
80 ~ Isnnis Caaker. dangh14 q j
Ons,sr, * 0tinnaNa, IoMA -. 6. !. s.. 4. -,
--t,ur ycnnx ftiend, Walle n 80 49, -.
- = e. -
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1880-09-24

A zlher pompOus " colored gentleman " re-
marked on Monroe street few days since
Wen make desc high flynn white fellers smell
De pGtchin' when Conover is elected Governor "
We do not know what is meant by "smellin' de
pztchin'," nor who these high-hyin'" white
fellows are; but are glad TO state that we be-
Heve that 9 majority of the colored people of
lila county are opposed to any such sentiments,
though 1t Is in perfect harmony with the teach
ingz Of some Of the Republican leaders and
stump speakers