Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-04-02
Dirfed Items.

Dir1ieid Items.
M. Editor: Very much has been said
about Dixfeld, and many have conceived
the idea that it is very immoral and bad
place, but we think that many have
formed very wrong idea as to its being
so much worse than many other places,
Now all who have ever been in Dixiield,
know that it is very pleasantly situated,
being shut in, as it were, on three sides by
hills and mountains, while on the other
side the beautiful Androseoggin rolls its
sparkling waters. We think on the whole
that Dixfeld Village is one of the most
lovely villages in the County.
Rumselling, of late, has been carried
on in open violation Of law, which you
know nurtures and strengthens other
vices, and goes hand in hand with gamb-
ling and all other immortality. That
! damnable curse, rumselling, has reached
such an alarming degree, and linked in
with il so many other evils. that the good
people Of this place have become fairly
aroused to strict sense of duty, and arc
now determined to wipe it out of exis-
tence, if in their power. Consequently a
paper was started, and headed by three
OF the Oldest and most respected citizens
Of our village rs file leaders Of the object,
which object was to promote good
morals, order and sobriety in our com
munity, and pledging themselves to stand
by each other in enforcing any measures
that might be adopted to accomplish til ,
same" This paper was signed by 40
gentlemen and 90 ladies. \ meeting was
called ut the Uniyersalist church, which
brought out a good number, on Friday
evening, March 10Th. The meeting was
called to order by l.. ii. Ludden, Esq.
!. b. Marrow, Esq. was then nominated
and chosen chairman of the meeting. and
J. 5. Wright, secretary, On motion OF
W. W. Bolster, the following Preamble
and Resolutions were accepted.
"UhereaS. the incorporate use OF in
toxicating liquor has become n prevailing
evil in our community, destroying the
health. reputation and prospects of our
most promising young men. and
IheredS, we see many whose duty 1t j.
TO cultivate and encourage good morals
and public virtue. abScnting themselves
from home and business in order To spend
their time and stake their money upon
games of chance. and in that way depriy'
inc their families Of their society and the
means Of support, now therefore be 1t:
Rosolred. That we are opposed to ali
immortality and vice, and especially to IN
temperance, gambling and rumselling
Rcsoired. That we will sustain M
Executive Committee in any reasonable
measures which they may adopt to sup
press the same.
RoSO!rcd, That we hereby respectfully
invite the lawyers in our village 10 give
us their counsel and assistance in accom-
plishing the object of the second resolve
+. G.. Harlow, Esq, then offered some
remarks in relation 10 the object OF the
meeting, and presented the names OF eight
very prominent men TO serve rs an ex
ecutive Committee. and moved they bt
instructed Ia inform all who are engaged
in unlawful practice, 10 dcsist Mt once
The vote on being taken resulted in &
unanimous one. Some string and spirit
ed remarks were then made by VIM. w
Bolster. Esq, j.. II. Ludden. Esq. ant
several others; also by several Of tn,
ladies. On motion of Mr.. Bracket, the
executive committee were instructed e
punish every one found in the villag,
disturbing the peace. The meeting lastet
till past ten O'Clock Similar meeting.
are to be held weekly for the present. L
seems certain that this move is not IL
vain, for the people are now fully aroused
and determined To push head in spite o
wind and tide. one good feature is promi
nent. that is. tits not confined to one party
or one denomination. We trust and pray
that this noble effort may not die in it
infancy. but that the good people of thii
beautiful village will push on, shouldel
to shoulder, in this good cause, until thu
object of their movement is fully accom-
plished and we feel sure it will be fully
appreciated. We wish the prime movers
in this cause God speed. SEC.