Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-07-20

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o'clock where We dined at Deacon Bar
rell's old stand. Arrived at Portland at
$50 P. NJ.
May 16-Stage called for me In Port
land at 7 O'Clock aud in fifteen minutes
the six horse coach was loaded to over
flowing and after taking in and on %
passengers, Mr.. Waterhouse, the stage
driver, had to hire an extra. We had
rather crowded, sultry time of 1t and
arrived at Paris Hill at six evening.
May 24-Wsr! War! Is the only topic
now. War with Mexico. Two battles
have been fought; first the Americans
were worsted, next 100 Mexicans killed.
1t is the opinion of most that 1t will be q
small short war, tho every state In the
Union is called upon to have troops in
readiness men from Maine.
June 5-Paris-"Child lost'-a stir
for once upon the Hill. Gooding's jeff
Shade of Jefferson) crept into the hen
coop and went to sleep about dark; at
bedtime one of the hopeful number was
missing-rain poured in the darkness
neighborhood soon raised-lanterns and
umbrellas set off in search-excitement
grows high-when 10! the missing dar-
ling (seven yrs. old) walks into the house
and greatly to the relief of his mother In
Mysteries says, "the old rooster walked
me up"
June 7-Mr. Davis preached a practi.
cal sermon this A. NJ. Subject-habit OF
SHINING; very good and useful.
June 22-Have attended lecture upon
the eye and vision by Doct. Saltar, a
Scotsman, who is also phrenologist
and excels as mineralogist. He is a
learned man and very modest and does
not pretend enough-rare fault in these
days of pretension.
June 27-Dr. Saltar is still here. His
object is to obtain specimens for min
eralogical cabinet, and Mount Mica he
finds very fruitful. he has had the sur
face ploughed and spends most of bis
time digging for treasures there, tho he
has called familiarly everywhere and ap,
pears to be one of us. he cares not
much about lecturing, but by invitation
has this evening lectured upon the sense
of touch-The Human Hand.
We have called at Madam Hamlin's,
Hannibal's mothers. Her illustrious
sons and daughters are now visiting her
at the old mansion. A delightful hour
spent there-the next useful one as
also agreeable at the lecture.
June 9th, Saturday-Accompanied
party of ladies with a few gentlemen (the
Lords of Creation were having political
caucus) to Mt. Mica this afternoon. Our
men were scientific and our ladies agree
able. Society is polished here but the
people are not social. The Mt. about a
mile from the Hill-day charming-ride
fine. l gazed awhile at the pastoral
scenery with admiring eyes, then search
ed for an instrument until | found very
good one in knot with a sort of hook
and dedicating my services to>''the Doc.
tor" I set about digging In right good
earnest. Presently one lady threw up an
"opal'' with the real cats eye, valued by
the DR.. at 81. 90 or $500. Poor we were
startled from our lowly labors by the
DR.. in cstacies-leaping and fiourishing
his cane in air. He had found what he
had travelled from N. Y. to Mt. Mica in
hopes of finding and what is nowhere
else found in the United States except a
few imperfect specimens at Goshen,
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Goodenow found some precious Rube.
lites, very precious. Enthusiasm waxed
high, ladies threw away their sticks and
dug with their hands. Many rare and
valuable specimens of the wondrous
works of nature were brought to light.
know nothing about the terms of the
science and therefore will not try to
enumerate the names. Hon. Elijah Ham
lin, the best mineralogist in the state was
with us. He and the Doct. pronounced
it a signally successful expedition. l
was fortunate indeed, for after long
search in vain, found a beautiful speci-
men of the green tourmaline, perfectly
formed and beautifully colored, and soon
after another of the same kind with one
end perfect and curious seams through
it.; one end deeper colored, valued at
$40
When returned home found large
barn or rather the frame erected very
near our house, which surprised me.
July 2, Paris-Dana is nominated for
Gov. Mr.. Andrews went by boat from
Augusta to Portland on Tuesday, and !
hope he is remaining there to be present
on the Fourth at the grand celebration
and breaking ground upon the Atlantic
g. st. Lawrence Rail Road.