Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-11-10

to Massachusetts, but the vice has ap
peared in all parts of the Union. not only
under Tweed in New York, amid the cur
REM cogrupliaG ia Sjulh Carolina. but rs
long AGO rs the Piaoquemine frauds OF
Johu S.idcii, back 10 lis political lather,
Aaron Burr II has fastened, of course
-ihough in itself il is oil no political
paTty-upOn the patty in power, the party
that has cOntro! of the treasury, aud 1t
has brought heavy disgrace and disaster
upon Gen. Grant administration. 30
firmly intrenched, however, have been
these s9ppers and minels Ui political COR
tupliOn that many hOIest Republicans
have seen no other way than to subject
the whole organization 10 the publication
of defeat
One thing is sure. there is no evidence
that true Republican principles have lost
their hold on the people OF this State and
Union Ii cannot be that the grand boon
of equal rights. and lis guarantees EN-
bodied i'm the Constitution, OF that hdeiily
II the national obligations OF a pccuniary
nature, Or that the sound sense and hon.
esly OF the country in regard o the cur
tcucv. viii be permanently mterlered
with by Democratic successes at the polls.
Any attemp; of that Kind will only recoll
upon The party. aud speedily consign 1t
20 the obSCuriy il has been SO long occu
pyiog In fact. the opportunity for a
great, aud perhaps needed lesson, is How
10 be furnished the people; and we are
sure that j, The Republican party wisely
awaits itself ol the eXiScncy, takes home
those lessons which ought to have been
needed before. effects complete puuh
cation OF is organization, sets back the
unworthy opponents who have crePl
through circuitous channels 10 high
places in lis name. and brings t0 the front
again is true and faithful champions. 1t
will make these temporary reverSes the
stepping. stones OF complete aud lasting
triumph.
From tie Tribune
L Is moi revival Of The rebellion nor
The de.iuitive rehabilitation OF the Demo
cratic patty. Il simply eliminates Grant
ism nom politics n IN impairment lacier,
and leaves the two parties confronted, so
evenly matched that both must hereafter
be careful To make no mistakes. The
future belongs 10 the one who shall earn
it.
From the y Y. sun
This most independent organ has been
under an eclipse for long time; but
makes the following very sensible re
mark:
The result OF the contest is due to the
STAY at home Republicans, and not so
much to- The Democratic gains as to the
Republican losses.
The New York H'orll could gotuo.hiug
better than the following poo, doggereI
to head its rejoicing columns on Wednes
day:
Vow glory 70 DE Lord Of Hosts from whom all
Aud gl5r. 20 Free Trade, Home Rale, aud Dollars
Good 40 Par '
The Times says:
The result in this and o,her Eastern
States is not surprise 10 anybody eN
c,,t few persons in Washin. ton. Since
Tie las, Presidential, election party leaders
have been deaf to advice and rcmon
,,rauce. and nothing short Of The events
recorded to-day could open their eyes 70
The truth. The defeats OF yesterday vir
Wa'lv began with The panic, and we're
caused by misuanagement AZ The Treas
ury. the Saulorn frauds, The general
>e.i,s OF bllDdcrs 10 all the public de
uaijmeutS. and lust when the diSAppOiut
m,ut and irritation OF the people became
most marked the administration organ at
Washington began crying ont Tor Third
term. The pany had better not onl!
change lis policy, but is leaders.
or the vote in New York the Zmes
.ays;
Almos, the only security now which
o., ely possesses against the creation OF
81 new ring Is uEscrupulcus Is The OLD =
tae good intentions oil TWO men OF very
dubious character aud au;ecedeu,s-JohH
Kelly and john Mou.ssey.
The third term humbng has been al
,uded 20. but has never had any lounda
ton except in the disturbed dreams OF
dupes and Missionaries. The people con.
s,iu,iuS the Republican party reject such
nonsense Is simple craziness.
From thc Boston Advertiser
The Republican party can recoyer the
State aud the national House OF Repre-.
Scu,a,ives whenever The class OF pollu
clans who how assume 10 cOn,ro. The
party Will make il evident That They care
more Ion the establishment OF is pr.pci
pes ,Lan Tor their own advancement
Cu,ii these sell seekers abandon their
pge,oasi0us and MAKE way Tor men moro
worthy Of public confidence. the oppoSi
uon patty Wi. continue 10 win victories,
unless, indeed. 1t l. 50 reckless oil It's
own interest as 10 undertake. TO settle OF
uU,ily The constitutional guarantees oil
eQua. igL.S.
From the y. y. Nal,
y for the Democrats, they are as badly
Oti as The man who won HE eel liant at
The rattle. Their victory i too large 10
uc easily handled What will they do
vuhu 2 VIVA, will il tImg: They will
have tAc NEXT House and the next Speak
a., aud can make a Vigorous running
igh, against the administration. bat IAcy
can't pass li.l, on repeat 40 ACT, against
the Wi. OF the Senate Or OF The President
Iucy Wil. undoubtedly DO what the Re
publican House did tor Bachanan's al
miuistatiOn-- "inyeStigule, and accu
mulale campaign documents for 1876.
From ;Ae springfield Republican
The causes, 50 far as Massachusetts is
concerned are not far 10 seek. Broadly
speaking, they are three in number
First, popular disgust with an obnoxious
sumptuary code. the partial and li,tul en-.
iorcemcnt OF which las been equally hri-
taling and demoraiizing. Second. popu-
.ar dissatisfaction with the way things
u.tvc been going At Washington. Third,
q popular conviction that tie State gov.