Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-09-07
The Clam Bake at Old Orchard
Beach.
An Enthusiastic Meeting.
Speeches by Senator Morton, Representa-
tive Burleigh, gen. swift, Judge Hoar
and Frederick Douglass.
GRRAT NUABERS PRESENT.

GREAT NUMBERS PRESENT.
tive Burleigh, GEN. Swift, Judge Hoar
and Frederick Douglass.
The people from all quarters of the
State, but especially those of the first
Congressional District came together on
Thursday last, at Old Orchard to hear the
eloquent addresses of Senator Morton,
Judge Hoar and others. The meeting
was success in every respect The NAM
moth tent was filled to oyertiowing, and
vast crowds were compelled to stay out
side because the tent would not hold them,
and the bake of clans was SO generous
and abundant that there was enough and
to spare. Several bands were present to
enliven the scene with rich and varied
music.
The speeches we're all of somewhat
general character, devoted to the general
principles of the Republican party. They
referred to its origin, its achievements and
the necessity Of its continued existence.
The financial issue received more or less
attention. No speaker undertook to say
the Republican party was perfect Tor
perfection had never been found IN any
party. But it was insisted upon that
the Republican party had shown as much
intelligence, executive, ability aud honesty
as any party that every existed in this
or any other country. The principles
adopted, and the measures enacted into
laws, and the patriotic deeds which had
been done were ample proof of this great
and self-eyident fact. The meeting was
spirited and enthusiastic and cannot fail to
add force aud success to the Republican
cause throughout the State.
We take from the Portland Press the
following synopsis Of part Of Frederick
Douglass remarks, as they touch upon
the duty of the party and the government
to an oppressed race and to the wards OF
a nation. He said;
Icame here not SO much to make a speech a to
be seen of men. have been assured that 1t was
necessary 10 have at least one negro st this show
l Anow nothing OF the great financial question
What can tell you OF An economical admml'lra
tiony What do l know Of national honor Not
only a negro, but formerly slave, never having
had a days schooling, II Is wonder 'hat can
say anything 20 YOU. l know nothing OF banking,
though once the president Of bank. l know
nothing Of currency, though Que thing kn oW-
.ha, this is no longer slave country, that no slave
can be- seen ia This land from the rising OF the
sun 90 the going down Thereof. The bloody stress
OF war IS now over, aud tlc black mau is tree
The country is safe ualess by your votes you give
8; back again into he hand, Of that party which
nearly led i 20 dies tgUcl,0u. come before YOU 10
make IN appeal Tor my race, over which great
danger iupeujs. know the effects OF Demo
cratic triumph, and besecch you 70 shelter u
from ;nc Storm. The colore. people OF the south
in case Of Democratic victory apprchcnd their
utter extinction. Al lhe mSlisu elements OF the
old rebellion are being stirred up IN the southland
thcy purpose % drive Us forth Spain drove forth
the Moor. They tell you enough has been done
Tor the negro. tell you an you can DO for The
next my years will not atone tor the WRONG and
oppression OF two hundred years. The Hebrews
took jewels away i,om Egypt Russia gave lands
to her serfs. But the four millions Of slaves had
no Jewels and no land. They were turned loose
among q people which hated them. Tho old mas
ter ha, said, "Let them die" Ana they did die.
thousands Of them. But despite neglect aud des e
tiulion they have Increased. We negroes are a
permanent pagl Of the country.
Who arc The black people wh o ask your proiec-
ton They were the only loyal people 70 be found
south Of Manson and DiNou's line during the war.
Anliciion taught Us appreciation when the front
OF the 10y al army was melting away like the snow
IN eAily summer, when the recruiting sergeant
was marching up and down your streets foot sore
and weary. calling for young men aud strong men
20 70 10 the from. and I'll gaps made by rebel
powder, when every village in the north was
draped in weeds Of mourning Tor your sons. when
the tate OF the country irembled in the balance
YOU called upon this class. Abraham Lincoln
Father AbrshAm-caIlel, and We came full two
hundred thousand strong, and with our strong
iron ar u aud ing crs clutched the musket and
side 10y s'de with you marched upon the rampAyis
OF the enemy and gave victory 20 The Republican
party. We are now exposed 70 the hate generated
bv chagrln that this people caused the defeat Of
the Conlederacy. We entrest you who know
something in the world dearer than questions OF
currency or party, 10 stand by and save us lew
wears more until the old rebels die out and We
have chance to present ourselves to hands IN
stained by treason.