Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-08-20
Boston Correspondence.

DUSTIN, mug. i'e"' Ao~
M EdiIor:-The operations of the
Massachusetts, Prohibitory Liqnos Lag.
arc rot pleasing to the early friends oftle
I law but they contend that with all lis
imperfections, it is infinitely better thsn
the rule Of "free rum" 1t is question
which is to enter largely into our next
State election, whether the present law is
to remain and be thus partially enforced.
or another attempt be made at "tinkering'
license system. and opening the way
rs many believe, to the unrestricted sale
of Intoxicating liquors. Already, kepuo-
licans are organizing to wage waragainst
prohibition. One flag has been thrown
to the breeze, bearing the motto, or
something to this effect: Prohibition is
Despotism-the self-governed are gov
erned the best Two Of our daily
Republican papers are bitter opponents Of
prohibition. They expect the system will
be repudia,ed at the polls. and still their
party friends be elevated to power. The
democrats pray for somethingof the same
spirit to prevail. omitius the continuation
of Republican principles. Their prospect
never looked so bright in Massachusetts
as mt the present time-viewed through
their own glasses. They may as well
succeed next fall rs at any time. The
club" has democrat at the head of its
municipal governmsnt-and the State
might not suffer any more with j. z.
Adams, at the head Of its government.
Whoever is elected to office must have
some distinctive opinions, and plainly
express them, upon the troublesome
liquor question; and the labor organiza.
tons, now becoming power in the State,
demand the fullest expression OF opinion,
BY those whom they may support, upon
the issues which will enter into the canvass.
Whether they be Democratic or Republi-
can the people are determined that those
who most truly represent them shall be
elected TO make their laws. If . new
party must be formed, combining in itself
he prohibition principle and distinctive
regard for and cooperation with all move
ments for the protection Of the laboring
classes, let il be formed. sooner the better.
One thing is certain, large members oil
independent candidates are TO be set up
and run than ever before. The result
may be, political distaste among iew'
and the rights of the masses will be
respected; that mans politics will DC the
best who does the most for the good OF
his people-call them by any name you
please
But set out TO speak ofihe prohibitory
law as it is workingin Massachusetts,. 1t
is astonishing how rapidly simple drinking
saloons have been converted into refresh
ment rooms. where the solids are sup
posed to be dispensedfor the thinner man.
I
only they must DO taken in sitting
position, and perpendicular drinks are
not allowed. Whether man cats any
thing or not, be can drink all he please',
only keep his seat. 1t must be nice to
be waited on by attentive walters, and be
allowed TO sit down: for one who takes
many things has tired feeling which is
only relieved in n recun6ent or sitting
posture.
Lager beer is prohibited by the law,
but it is sold more freely than ever. Large
amounts Of it have been seized, and ono
house had its stock returned to it, for the
Constable decided that it was better it
should be drank than spoil on his hands
A query arises, and will drop the sub
ject. a.