Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-11-12
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7oiAe Editor of the Democrat:
Several names have been mentioned in
connection with the next Speakership of
tho Maine House Of Representatives; but
Rom present appearances. Che contest will
finally settle down between Reuben Eos
ter. ESQ.. of WateryiIle, and A. b. Fare
well, Esq, of Augusta. Either of these
gentlemen are competent for the position.
but as between the two. there are strong
reasons why Oxford County should sup
port Mr.. Foster:
First. he Is an Oxford County boy-one
of our own native sons. This single fact
gives him strong claims upon the support
OF the Oxford delegation. We should al
ways remember our own sons-those who
were born and reared on our own majestic
hills, A good degree Of native pride is
patriotic, and commendable, and speaks
well for the honesty of our people. Old
Oxford can justly point with pride to her
many sons, who have gone out from the
virtuous and happy homes that dot her
hills aud vallcys-to bless the world, and
wherever she finds them. whether in
Maine, among the rolling Prairies Of the
West. or on the fertile slopes Of the Pa
oifc shorcs-shc ,ciH honor them.
Second, as question of local interest.
Oxford County should support Mr.. Foster.
We all have general interests, and local
interests at stake in matters Of legislation
while the general good should always
be looked after--that County delegation
is recreant TO its constituents, vino does
not with q watchful eye, guard its home
interests. Mr.. Foster Is The representa-
tive OF what may Justly be termed, the
general Rail Road interests Of the State
Living on the line of the Maine Central,
whose interests have ALWAYS been idcnti-
cal with those of Oxford County with
all the connecting links and tributaries Of
said understanding almost the entire
length of the State - in the arrangement
Of committees, he could not fail OF being
lust 10 the common interest. and nj the
same time deal fairly with Oxford County.
On the other hand Mr.. Farewell, from
his locality at Augusta. in Railroad mat
tiers, stands the representative of single
corporation--;he Portland and Kcnncbec
The CONTINUOUS war which the 7. & X,
road has made upon the Maine Central.
and al whose interests were linked with
il for the las, twenty years, Is well known.
This Road represents the sen board in.
terests in general, and augusta interests
IN particular. The Maine Central is
identified with the interior Of the whole
State. including all her greal interests
agricultural, manufacturing and CONNER
cial Oxford County Senators and Rep
rcsentatives cannot fail 10 see where their
interests lay in these matters.
Third. Augusta politicians, with some
honorable exceptions, in matters of Stale
policy, generally have been hostile 10 Ok
ford County This fact is patent TO all
who havo been interested in political mat
tiers the last twenty years. Their politi-
clans, no matter which political party is
in power. are a set oil Head Centres" ior
the party they represent
Any man expecting favors from this
direction. must either belong to the ring"
himself. or swear by tho grand moguls-
who preside over IT, Whether Col. Fare
well belong. to the rim. or not, do not
pretend to say. Those who have been
couversant with political matters round
the capitol Tor the last dozen years, can
judge Tor themselves.
"Olp OXFORD"