Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1864-01-29
VOLUME 81, NO. 7.

'~0N' iahS"AEe. and governmental
forms may vel and worldly singl. tOgeth-
er in real. fraterral accord.
Besides there Is a community Of interest
IN their present relations to foreign govern
msnts which through the instinct. Of elf
preservation. draws the two nation. To-
gcther. The logic Of events. = has deyeI-
oped Ike antagonism and mutual de-
termination 20 resist the interreddIinr Of
England aud France. with their internal .f-
Airs RussiA has already proved herself
both sympathetic and helpful. in the con-
fiet through which Ne are passing. In
deed }, Is through her that Providence la.
interPosed an efectual barrier against snv
alarming foreign intervention in our na-
tional struggle. We need her sympathy
and recognition for the future. She nav
need .. aid and comfort" from Us. The
sense Of mutual dependence, therefore
forms a connecting link between the two
countries. Should any be disposed TO liz
Up their hands in abhorrence at such fra
termination with ''the oppressor Of Poland
iet them remember that there is not a DOW
erfal nation on the globe. which ia view Of
its past career. can rise up in innocence Of
trampling upon the rights Of humanity. and
cast the frst stone a Russia. In her pres
en' attitude. Let them remember too. that
u is an arIstocrAtie Poland. which shrinks
from ernAnoipafing It's serfs. as the oonfed-
crate state, from giving freedom to the
blacks. which appeals to the sristoeracies
of Europe 70 assist her in establishing Ar
istocraey and Scrfdom. and secures their
sympathy. equally ard upon a similar prin-
eiPie. As the rebellioas slavehoAiing lea
ders.
3. Bu;t Is time that We turn from thi,
extended outlook 10 the survey Of event,
nearer home. Death a. usual has been bu-
y among us.
The period We are passing in review has
been marked by great excitements and
great anNietics in this community As in all
the land. The critical position Of some
ono Of our armies has often awakened deep
solieitude. The drafl stirred our minds.
The departure Of enlisted men has reused
our tender sympathies for those left behind.
or those taking their leave. The scores Of
dangers. through which friends were known
70 De passing. has often excited anxiety
The return of portion Of our soldiers un-
scathed and having rendered their country
good service. flled our hearts with joy.
i be sight Of others who have she'd their
blood for their country. though still survi-
wing. has called forth our sympzthies The
Perils Which long hung around the result.
Of the elections crested intense excitement.
The victories AZ the ballot box. and on the
field Of battle thrilled our souls With iov.
Thus have our fee lings during all the year
been alternating between anxiety. grief.nd
JOY.
The Religious narrative u this church and
Society. were Il written ont. would possess
unusual interest. Il would speak q rehc-
ous services. Cor the mos; part well attend
ed--oi a sabbath School vel sustained
of the church visise.l BY ncigliboring breth-
rcn-of meetings muliiplicd-of sinners M
quiring What they should do 20 be- saved
% souls finding joy and peace IN believing.
and q individuals coming out from the
world and taxing upon them the name and
the vows of the Christian Religion. And
in the later months Of ihc year. ia would
tel of revived interest In that most bean
t.iul and useful science. Sacred Music-ofa
convention of amateurs in that notlc ar Of
schools among us for its cliltivsiion---and OF
many new voices. which have delighted in
being tsucht % chant the praises Of the
Mos' High
l. On lesson wiirh W. may rcid IN the
h.fory of tir gone car b.. t.,at the Prov
drnc- oi God b. .tiI frt both in national
ani individual AFFAIR.".
iiow clearly. 90 the thougbtful mind.
does Gle narrasivc Of TIE year. 10th IN "a.
secular snd BE- Relrioas aspect. uit the
curtain. AMI disclose a God b,hind the
scenes. marshaiiing thc serried bo.ts. chan
ring the currents a thouglt and feeling.
extrtetius cool from tls seeds of evil.
shaping the destiuies of nations. and giving
o. the kingdom to vhonsoever He vii. -
li9v different. from tte bcrinniur. the
close oi thc year. i1 tie prospects q q
speedy crashing oi thr .sreai rebellion -
llos ciarged tle feei,ag a. bouas ard a.
broad Hos csiicrt the favor q God. in
The iong train of brilliant schisvcncnts
Which have marEel tle progress q our arms
since. throush the executive ordnance. We
began O. follow the headings Of Divine
Prosidencc. which from the srsi had bidden
us. 10 "let the oppressed - free" Il ve
would bore io be cheerod by the Smiles q
heaven. Hos evideufly 800 may ws trace