Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-06-18

properly adjust the claims before that
office. The Post Office Department is
crippled at nearly every turn, and what
clerks they have are oyerworked, and
will soon be compelled to let the work
fall behind.
Glover seems Just now 70 be on the
"s,il hunt" We are patiently waiting
to see what democrat will next be ex-
posed. The party organ here is terribly
severe on Glover,-thinks his duty is TO
expose republicans. or as Potter had il,
Ito investigate the frauds of republicans
and let democrats alone" But G. seems
10 be after game. and il he cannot find
republicans. will take what be has always
at hand, i. Q. democrats. As the latter are
so easy OF access ne prefers TO take them
rather than to look further, and after ali
his trouble and painstskiug to tall back
on the commodity be has so readily at
hand.
The recent letter OF Postmaster Gen'l
KEY. does credit to his head and heart.
Ever since be entered the Cabinet We
have felt that he Was 10 be preferred for
a position OF that kind 10 either Devens,
Schurz or Evarts This letter shows
that he honestly accepts the situation.
We hope to see I, generally circulated
through the country.
The democracy became very much eN-
cited over the fact that the widow OF The
murdered Chisholm had inyi ed Bishop
Haven 10 preach funeral sermon IN
memory OF the members Of her family,
who were SO rulhlessly mastered 10
Kemper CO.. Miss, a year ago, and who
she was compelled TO allow 10 be carried
from her aud laid away without services
Of any kind. She had been reared in
cultivated Christian home, and longed tor
words OF Christian comfort. Craving
,besa services for herself and two sons,
she olSht among The Christian people
in this capital city OF the nation. to have
them held. They were no sooner an
nouneed than the democratic organ here
assailed them IS radical dodge to manu-
tacture campaign thunder. Through The
officiou-ness OF certain parties. sppiica-
ton was made tor the Foundry NJ. +.
Church-irit60,t ne klO10iedgc or he
tanaily. The application WAS laid before
the officers OF that church and refused on
the GROUND that The murder was ionG
time ago. and 81 great distance from
the city. would only be opening old sores
and retard conCilis,iOu. Application was
made by ne ,ct,i0,c 10 Rev. Or. Nay .or,
pastor OF the Metropolitan NJ. Z. church.
10 presch Il sermon in that church, which
was readily granted. and the services
were held on the 18Th inst. Tho house
was crowded TO listen to = discourse OF
the pastor. which was followed by re
marks tor an bali hour by Bishop Haven.
which for beauty Of dic,ion we 30 not re-
member 70 have ever heard eNcelied His
illusions 10 the daughter and her dcyo-
20 her father. were touching indeed sud
drew tears from many eyes The noble
wor's that fell from his lips in the last
halt (xhich were by some considered
POLITICAL OF his remarks were worthy
the man and the occasion. The sermon
Of Dr. Nsylor was one OF rare beauty.
Words Of comfort and encouragement to
the afflicted uttered from heart iull OF
sympathy Tor The stricken ones. were re-
ceiyed by the audience with many =
heartfelt word of approval.
Hon. VIM. p Frye has returned trCm
his ten days trip to Maine very much I'M
proved in health. MIR. T. is one Of the
hardest working members of the House.
The old Second District may well De
proud OF The position be holds in the
National Legislature. and that she has
furnished the nation with so able, homes,
and conscientious q statesman. He does
credit 20 his constituency. his State. snd
the nation. OXFORD.