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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-02-20
Boston Correspondence.
BosroN. Feb. Is. lS7g

DOsAO-Ns RSO' ~, 400
The beautiful and accomplished artistic
Miss Carlotta Loclercq, has been drawing
crowded houses at the Globe, AMI her
representations Of London Assurance. y
school tor Scandal" plot and Passion
and The Hunchbsck, have been charm
ingly rendered before delighted audi.
ences.
Miss Jane Coombs, who comes with 4
good western reputation, aud Frederic
Robinson, one OF Boston's iavorite COM
edisns, are playing limited engage.
ment at the ST. James. At The Boston.
the Streets OF New York" takes im-
mensely, and furnishes fund OF lun and
information concerning the modern
Babylon"
The Flyers sisters have bees rendered
benefit at fremont Temple by several
influential persons, who desire 10 aid in
the completion of their musical ednca.
lion.
Mile. Nilsson comes TO US next week.
and under the management OF Strakosch
we shall expect good season of Italian
Opera. This is to be the last appearance
of the Swedish Nighlingale.' previous
TO her return TO Europe.
Tho Fair st Music Hall. in aid of the
Boston North End Mission. is in its sec
ond week Al tho request OF friends,
and encouraged by the unexpected sue
cess, the Managers have concluded TO
continue the Fair till Saturday evening
Feb. 18th, when Promenade Concert
will prove fitting finale TO this most
successful charity. A rough estimate
places the daily receipts at $500. John
G.. Whittier visited the hall last week.
and presented two volumes OF his
poems, the value OF which he enhanced
by placing his autograph in each. The
music from Gilmore's Band every even
ing, adds TO the other attractions, and
from seven TO ton. the large area OF the
hall both balconies and platform are
packed if YOU venture into the
corridors you are very apt to find your
self de trop, and almost imagine you
have been suddenly transported TO
Irritation Walk
Preparations for the Homeopathic
Hospital" Fair in April next. are p,o-
crossing rapidly. Surely, this is the
City OF Fairs, for they crowd in every
nook and corner.
The Observatory ut Harvard have
completed arrangements for supplying
an accurate standard OF time to Boston
by means of telegraph. They con-
template providing timekespers in public
places throughout the ciiy.so as TO secure
accuracy in the Indications of time
throughout Boston. MARION.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-02-20
The death of Ephraim Tripp, for

The death of Ephraim Trip, for
merly Of Hebron, who with Rev. George
Dana Boardman. the missionary, formed
the first graduating class at Watsrville
College is just announced, though it took
place last April. He was resident of
Wipona Mississippi. and was IS years
old.
We learn 10y private letter Mr.. Trips
death was occasioned by his being thrown
from horse which he had recently pur-
chased, and was trying for the first
time. He had ridden several miles
from home and WAS returning, when The
animal took fright and threw his rider.
Mr.. L. was taken up in an insensible con-
dition and carried to neighboring house.
where in short time he recovered his
senses. but soou sank into stupor. and
never spoke again. There were no bruises
on his body except small one over one
of his eyes. His friends in Maine were
expecting visit from him during the
past summer, and were surprised at his
not coming, I'LL notified of his death in
tho fall, soma six months after it oc.
Cured,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-02-20
JYcst Bethel Items.

We hear good report from the Lyce'
um At Milton Plantation. and that thoy
arc having some interesting discussions.
BY the way. in the last Democrat. your
correspondent, "Ruthvan. says: Seven
children have been born in Mason during
the last ten months. At the last Sep
temher election, the number Of legal
voters In this town was only twenty
seven" What on earth will the people
Of Mason do when the women get their
"rightss"
Haying is tho business now most in.
dulged in by the inhabitants of this
region, at least. most every man 10 look
ing out to find a chance to buy hay, but
the man who has hay TO sell is not seon
frequently.
This place is now very quiet-no news,
no stirring scarcely; and your cores
pendent is at loss what TO write for
news. The inhabitants Of East Bethel
are not famous for getting up items,
and as "Wilson" is the only LEGAL cores
pondent that this place Is blessed (p)
with, Mr.. Editor will please excuse the
lack OF news in our communications.
We have received the Norway Adrer.
tiser. and arc pleased to note that our
County has three good newspapers. We
take an interest in local papers. and hope
that they will all live and flourish Us well
as the Democrat does. This is the worst
wish we wish them. WILSON.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-02-20
The Passive" Policy---The De-
nGcracy "Playing POssum.'

Of the different schemes resoTted TO 10y
the democratic party, to regain power,
since its overthrow, the new one, demon
mated the passive policy" is the fiimsi-
est -Four years ago, the party was
searching among the demoralized ruins
of republican foSsIism, tor candidate,
and nov the party seem inclined to re-
main passive, like Micawber. to see "what
will turn up" for them. In other words,
they are waiting to take advantage of any
mistakes made by their opponents. or to
fan into a flame any embers of discomfort
which may be found among the republi-
can camp-fres.
What miserable confession OF weak
ness, on the part of this great party. IS
this. With no positive policy or distinct
i've principles. it is great negation-its
whole stock in trade or political capital
being to md fGuh with, and make COM
plants against the great party which, for
The past ten years. has fought down re-
bellion, reconstructed the Union, KEEP,
the credit of the country and restoi ed
peace.
But the new policy Of the democrats
seems to divide their party as much as the
Nl- Departure doctrine of last year The
srguS, Au7rSta Standard and some OF the
other papers. representing Young Amer
lea, are winking al the dodge, while the
old IunkeIs, like the BslfdS. Journal,
Uqjae Democrat. &c, show Siyus OF dis
content We have looked with some in
teIc>t tor several weeks, 10 see which
wa5 the organ Of Oxford County would
20; but !, re,pS remarkably reticenl on
the subject, probably concluding that the
project is mol sufficiently developed to
warrant taking sides yet
To see what promising inducements
are held oul. the grea, blunderer Of An
drew Johnsous administration. eX-Sena-
tor DOolittle. argues in favor OF the pas
sive policy. claiming that, if fairly tried,
that i, ii the oxford Register and all
other democratic papers Will do "their
level best" in pushing it. they can win
The votes of 1000 600 liberal republicans
and 100000 democrats This looks fiat,
tering, and il Dool,Hle could only do
as5rs and guarantee the thing. it would
look better. and probably our neighbor
would taks stock in il.
hut 10 be fair.wo should givs The other
side, which We can DO sufficiently by
brief extract from the Name Democrat,
under the head Of Wat q Poltttoal
Sctsmcrs ?" e.. X. Shaw, Esq, the edi.
tor. says:
Within a liule more than twenty years
we have had six or eight coalition con
yen,ions in which ',judicious Democrats"
figured ill they fzzled Las year was
inaugurated the New Departure move
ment. which implied action, but this year
Il Is Superseded by the passive policy.
That Is, the Democratic party is advised
TO stand still, and lei q certain inferior
snake Wind himself around it and crush
It 10 death; and in this way It is proposed
70 Kill the monster "bOa, constructor pei
sonilying Grant, all for the benefit of the
smaller snake Very passive this, truly;
and 1t may be very ''judicious Democra.
Cy, bat We can't see il -
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-02-20
1indOrer Items.

The heavy snow storm which ragged
south aud west. the Sd and 4th insts., did
not slight us, and did nnl cease ill Nc
| had down twenty inches on an average,
/ Impeding travel only short time We
think the two lower districts un the lower
side oi the river. bear off the palm ioI
good roads. under the care OF Mr. LEV.
ellyn Hall and Mr John Hewey.
A party of about twenty OF our riLizens
and their friends from abroad. visited ,hs
lakes TO get The first catch of trout after
the present warmth came in. The pros
pect Of fish was good until tho late storm
spoiled the fishing through the ice; and
their return home through live feet OF
snow, in the woods. was hard ono.
The measles las been raging ut the up
per part OF the town, there having been
over fifty cases in one school district. none
OF which proved fatal, showing the light
| form. There were some cases IN the lower
part OF the town and No. Rumford
A valuable colt. belonging 10 Mr j. Al
fred Poor. got its foot by an AK, at the
wood pile, enc day iast week.
James NJ Purrinton. Esq, Post Master
at Andover, is suffering from Al attack oI
lung complaint.
Crystal Fountain Lodge OF Good Temp
lars. installed the following officers ior
the prescn, quarter. last Tuesday even
ing:
ElbriJgo Poor, W. c. r.; Mary ",
NcwhaIl, w. V. r.. Emma Sellew, W.
S. 4; Fred y. Abbott. W. +. y. j. II.
Stevens, W r Henry l.. Poor. W. NJ.
Addie c. Newton, w. |. q. Frank Smith
W. O. c.
This Lodge is IN very prosperous
condition. Their next meeting will hc
an open one, which the community are
invited 10 attend.
We earnestly hope the Leyoc Tor the
benefit OF the ~ H. Church. ~ upiop
Hall, next Thursday evening, will be well
attended. The cause is good one; AMI
good time can be had.
The first parish intend To have ties.
tival, the ilh OF March. and We bospeas
the patronage OF all the friends of this
cause. They intend 10 make it pleasant
and attractive, and il they are Ne SUCCESS.
fu as they were last yeAr,nlI "iII bs glad
10 be there.
Tuesday morning. tho 18th inst, was
II glorious one for all lovers OF the beau
ties OF nature. Every IT," Anl -hr""
was covered with frost 10 u thickness eel
dom seen. made beautiful ~ The bright
sun wasted ii away. ).
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-02-20
RucEfeld Items.

The Bnrkiitld train. while vending its
way from Canton to Mechanic Falls. be.
ing 10 days ";l the passage. was met on
its way below Buckfeld. by the great
storm OF th, : !, and WAS placed under
an embargo II more wisdom and less
steam was used on the road dividend,
instead of disappointments. might enliven
the community.
The quantity Of corn and meal carried
to the barns was never known before
The milIers are receiving many dollars
tha, was 10 lnll into the hands of the Col.
lector Of taxes The stock must be
wintered or prove more than dead loss.
Louis X :. son of Zenas Mitchell oil
Hartford, cut of the ends of the two
middle fingers of his right hand, with q
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-02-20
BrVdnrs Pond Items.

Mr.. Fditor:-.I thought line from our
f,ourishing village would find q welcome
In the columns Of the Democrat
Business Is very good for this season Of
the year. Messrs. o. c. 81 II. !. Hough.
ton are getting out a frame tor new
store, the basement TO be occupied for
corn and flour On the second floor will
be The Town Hall, 4 room much needed
in this village. Jefferson Lodge has
made arrangements to have Masonic
Hall in the third story. This. with their
other store will make ample room Tor
their large and growing business.
c. X. Houghton has large and we'll
selected stock of stoves and hardware.
which the public will find 10 their advan
t,gs TO examine before purchasing else
where.
l.. Bolster q Son are putting up drug
store, new thing for this place.
Msssrs. Whitman IL Libby. and A. NJ.
Trull. are doing ilourishing business
in the manufacture Of carriages.
DR.. Brsgdon is having good success in
The community MS physician. We hope
h. will lind il TO his advantage 10 remain
with us.
Hay is very scarce. We hear of
farmer in town that 10 feeding n large
flock OF sheep OIL poplar bark aud po-
latoes Others are trying hcmlock aud
birch browse. with meal.
The snow Is abou, feet deep in the
woods, which makes The wood business
drag hard. More anon.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-02-20
East Summer items.

j. !. Woodcock & Sons are doing
large business in getting out Shovel.
Il udlcs-some two thousand day.
Most ol the cases of Canker Rash arG
better.
Capt, Joshua Burrows isvcry low with
liver complaint and consumption OF The
blood. rs.
Hay is very scarce and high, selling Tor
$50 for good. Some have been ofeleI
$40 for their best.
w. K. Cary is having GU. and hauled
To- the Mill at this place large lot oi
pine timber, 10 be Tor sale next Summer.
DIR. S. G. Head has boon teaching
Singing School at the Franklin School
house, with good success.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-02-20
Denmark Items.

One day last week Mr.. Stephen Jewett.
employed as teamster by Mr. Aaron
Mckinney in Hiram woods, had his loot
badly TANNED. Mr.. Jewstt.is n faithful
adhorent to hbcrnal forest life. and is
also appreciated by wide circle of for
esters, with whom he has spent many
winters. In the use OF the goad he is
excslled by none of his profession.
During the log-driving season he is al.
ways at his post among his aquatic brelh.
rem.
An lrishman. also, in the employ OF
Mr.. Mckinney, barely escaped bong in
stantly killed by falling tree. His col.
lar bono was broken. his clothes strip.
ped from his back. and his flesh lacerat.
ed.
Messrs. Bennett & Sanboru have re-
Gently dissolved partnership. Mr.. Ben.
nett retaining the proprietorship.
Mr.. Reuben X. Baston--iormerIy of
Bridgton-passsd successful sxamins
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-02-20
Maine for Grant and Collar.

The republican legislative Caucus re.
iected the sentiments Of the people, m
mista2eably, in passing the resolution
introduced by Gen. Perry, endorsing
Gen. Grants administration. and elect.
iug elegates 10 the National Convention
friendly 20 the denomination Of both
Grant and Colfax The opposition to
either Of them is slight, and it is fortu-
Fate that Mr.. Collax has concluded TO al
low his name 10 be used again. The
ticket is stronger than four years ago. be-
cause The administration has been sue
cessiul one, having accomplished the
work which it promised The personal
delraction of GenI Grant has recoiled
upon the heads of his defamers, and in
stead Of alternating friends has won over
70 his support many o; the opposition.-
The majority OF 2O,O00 claimed for the
ticket in Maine is none too high The
Di.igo State will lead of, as it always
does, and carry the Banner OF GRANT
and CoLEAx to the front, another Cam
paign
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-02-20

,,. l.av;rg IN. sorr of ne,rlv
o,,,, i.,o,b
A, tho ;rs,a,lat;on Of tho following Off
r. liz w.xe an excellent repast
.;a.a "a. Al, Inv the w. CT:
a. Iu.n w ~ IT. Miss Jennie
q r.,.. yy " n. Miss Abbie NJ. Ma.
80 " uanrv A. BicknelI, w. A..
M;so ALI. n Ahbo,,. w. +. 5. ;Cy.
r,s NJ Irish w r.; Melvander g..
Forbes " C.. Abel irish, w. Al. Miss
A,;,p Io,h.. D.-M.;-M Miss
u,,,o p;cLneIl ~ G.: VIM.
Morrill, AZ q G. Mrs Name, X. Crook
>. ~ II G. Mrs At. A. Allen. w.
II : .. -
Th.Ioao.h has nuyclased building.
III. ;. - H., u,o,sa -, ~ IN, RIGHT
,,oa co. ne nae bclieyiup
;, - ,.,,or IA ox, than IN hire. -,
{ct..t;,., ,c,;vo voutb of lf sum-
se or thu nare,,s ~,
- Al. Dro,vn xv,c IN TIM Naro
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to. o h;s ,.,,r, bomo ho oo,-
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:, -, .,.o,ool Tho rx, MORN
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mp" 1 Wv va VIZ
village the Monday previous ana was
AFRAID he war hurt. which was no doubt
,b, ,.,,u.. ,,f hi. ,.,lb "A, bi, pby.icinus
...,,,;. :, ho L.J ,,..,,,
'"''S N""'''' ""' '"' 80"
hls iatbcr WAS leaning Ia the decline oi
life. nnd went with him TO Lewiston alter
Al. H., o.,I ,J ,l,,oL al. .,,t
''''er influence ('ounuen ." 'ho "o''ei
that The would stay with her sister, per.
su,,l.d hin, To return without hu,. The
p,., Ar u.r.x =, ,,,. r,,.r, 1, hi.
-, W
A'''''' ~ wv "'''''e's '"'
Who were pie'ehs. VIII long DC r''hrn' :
brrtd tor HE ludicious REMARK, upon that
,.lruu AMI heartfelt OCCASION.
u
RESOLVES ON TIE pkArh Oh CHARLIE
BROWN.
Hall oT CRYSTAL W.vr @ AT G. T.
,,n.,, N, T., o., ,o-,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-02-20
Merico--a Good Offer.

Two miles above Mexico Corner, IN
Swift river. Is one OF the best water
powers-cost OF controlling, safety from
ireshcts. disposing Of waste water. ex
tent and leveness OF yard room, Ease, o
access and permanency Of foundation
for mill or mlls-considered that can be
found in this part Of Maine. This water
privilege, with sufficient area Of adj
iacent land, can be purchased for small
sum-
The town OF Mexico will exempt from
taxes for the term OF ten years any mil
property that may be built there. and an
individual subscription Of six hundred
dollars can be obtained towards building
a saw.mill on that site.
We want some branch Of manufacture.
ing in connection with board saw start.
ed, and offer better inducements than any
other locality, because we have great
sr abundance OF the various kinds ol
lumber standing SO near the mill site,
that the cost. landed at the mill. will bs
so much less than mill. nearer market
and transportation. that Tho additional
cost OF transportation is overcome and q
margin Of profit lett in favor Of this 10.
cality. As the readers of your paper al
ready know by former communication,
poplar and white birch is abundant. large
quantities Of ash can be obtained and
hard wood of all other kinds is unlimit
ed in quantity. There is also a large
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-02-20

amount oil hemlock. considerable spruce,
and a good sprinkling OF pine-all in
close proximity to this mill site Any
one wishing TO 60 into an enterprise OF
this kind-if not alone, can find part.
nsr with small capital. but good
knowledge of mills and machinery, at
Mexico Corner. Friend Shaw, help US a
little. SrARKKs
p. $. The privilege spoken of will be
given. together with an acre Of lsnd--I
an, Just informed To that effect.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-02-20

The Norway Advert .sr explains de-
IL, ia Issuing it, la,t ~ocks number
A. we have not yet received our press.
VIZ are Obliged to tie up our forms. car
ry thsm to some Office. aud there print
our paper Last Friday morning. bav
ing packed everything into pupg which
AZ supposed was all right. our boy start
cd ior Bridgton. where he arrived 10 due
season. The papers were printed Dur
ing that day and the following night
Saturday morning, papers. type. and
avery thing were put into the punsc and
our devil closely muffled 10 protect
him IRON the cold. sol out for Norway.
When uear Erosts Corner. the paper and
type were found to DO missing. Further
examination TO, ral,d The fact that the
bottom vi lie pang bad fallen oui. We
despatch,d person.. al once. Ia 80 back
over the road. and search Tor the lost
goods lie proceeded as far rs Harrison,
and having found nothing OF them. 70
turned Al night. ~. directed The driver
Of the Bridgton Stage to make searcL
and Inquiry for tho lost articles. On his
return trip Monday morning, he brought
tho bundle Of papers, which proved aa
examination, to lie all right; but the box
In which the type WAS packed, on being
opened, presented another picture. the
contents having lie eli completely knock
ed isto pi.r EA4
There is no need al going Sd tar AZ
Blidglop 10 get The job done. We can
print iew more papers on Our Caiore
fast-driving C ylinder Power Press,as " u
"a not
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-02-20

Thursday morning, rs Hon. Lewis
Barker O. Bangor. was descending the
steps Of the Augusta House. by some
mischanee he fell on the icy pavement.
Ut full length. striking the back part OF
his head upon one of the stone steps.
He was taken up in an insensible condi-
ton and carried into the Augusta House
where medical aid was at once sum-
moned. He remained unconscious for
some time. \ careful examination Was
made Of his head. and it was feared that
conclusion of the brain would result, but
in Che evening he was rapidly improving
and the pa; sioians ale quite hopeful OF
his recovery.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-02-20

The ladies OF the Congregational Sc
cie,y will hold Levee and Fair at Union
Hall Andoyer, No, Monday evening.
March 4th. 1872. on which occasion. will
be presented. Music, vocal and instru.
mental, Chsrs,les. TsblsauS. Reciiation-,
Determinations. Dialogues, &C.. 10 con.
cIude with an auction Sale" domeSt &C
aud fancy articles, after which an oyster
supper will b.. served in The lower Hall.
A CORDIAL invitation is extended. TX
crcises TO commence at 6 l.2 O'Clock.
Per Order.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-02-20

"A charge having been made that
come liquor sold the Gardiner Agency
by the State Liquor Agent. was impure.
the Gardiner Journal says samples were
sent Prof Bracket Of Bow,loiu College,
who analysed it, and pronounced it en-
tirrly pure. This is the result OF ali
similar charges. while in almost every
case The cheap liquors purchased by
town agents in Boston, in violations of
law. have proved TO he impure. or 30
new and raw AS to be unfit for medicin.
al use,
, 1872-12-09
FOREIGN.
MEXICO.

"&NtNCs
| CIIY OF MEXICO, Dec. 7.-Lerdo de- Te;ada
Was declared elected President on the 18th OF
November, and On the 18th q degree to that
eject "as published, when the Diplomatic Corps
visited him in IN unofficial capacity
To-day, the new President took formal Dos
session OF his Office, and tomorrow, the Diplo-
/ matte Corps will make an official visit.
Preparations are making for series OF f2s-
I171tles III honor Of the election Of President
Lerdo.
Several changes in the Cabinet will be me;,g
immediately after the adjournment Of Congresa,
which will take place on the 10Th inst. An elcc.
ton for President Of the Supreme Court .Las
poem ordered for the second and fourth Sunday,
N February. Generals Anal, Iglesias, md
Rlva Palac1os are candidates.
Ihe Mayor and several Aldermen Of the Cty
OF Mexico, who are charged with an attempt to
commit fraud at the recent municipal election.
have been suspended BY order Of the Governor
from their functions.
Porfrio Diaz arrived in the Capital On tie
18th OF November and had a satisfactory inter-
view with the President Els presence in tia
city caused no excitement.
- Mat1as Romero has returned from Guatemala.
suits. s01
Generals Guerra, Borejo, Jimenez, and
ortega are expected in the Capital soon.
"A number OF earthquake shocks we're felt in
Ucares and Lower Mchoacan. A new volcano
"as forming and eruptions we're frequent. Sew:
e1ai scleatlhc gentleman have gone to the place
Telegraphic communication between he Git,
OF Mexico and the United States has been re-
established, and the members OF the Associe ter
Press OF the Capital will meet tomorrow an,
celebrate the event and at the same time homo
the memory Of Prof. Morse.
, 1872-12-09

Special Despatch to The Chicago Tribune.
NEW York, Dec. 8.-The active Republican
Wire-pullers of this city have discovered, in ad-
vance, that they cannot control Mayor-e1ect
HaTemeyer, and are trying to enforce their
plans through an alliance with Mayor Oakley
Hall. One of the most blatant Administration
managers in New York is E. Delafeld Smith.
Thom Th,2ao3 Hall has jqst appointed Corporation
Counsel. Mayor Hal's reward will probably be
immunity from further prosecution.
poont};g On being asked, yesterday, BY prominent
Pat patronage. Mayor-elect Havomeyer said !: :" ri
tel you thnt in q very few words. # Jim
o'Brien's party can give me q good man to fII
place: III take him. and # the Republican
party wants me to appoint one OF their members
! shall not do it unless he is in every respect
tit for the place. I shall select the best men,
independent Of political considerations. It NAV
not satisfy the active politicians, but It vii
please the people, who desire to have honest
and capable men in every public office. You
have said that Reformers elected me, but denv
It, I was elected BY the people. When you can
convince me that was elected solely by the
votes Of Reform Committees, I shall hear anY
suggestions you have to make as to my obliga-
tions."