Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-10-21
WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENCE.
WASHINGTON, ID. c.,
Oct. Is, 1879.

WASHINGTON, ID. C.,
Oct. Is, 1879.
Editor OXFORD Democrat:
have thought of spending a portion of
this loveliest of lovely autumn afternoons,
In gathering a few items for the benefit of
the readers of the DEMOCRAT. Along time
has passed since INDUCED In this agree
able pastime, and l scarcely anticipate
gathering much of real interest at this
time, rs the dull summer season affords
very little in the way of news.
This city has very much changed within
the past few years, as regards the number
OF people who remain here during the heat
ed term This is partly due to the fact
that formerly very few Of the government
employees had their families with them, and
this was known As a city of boarding
houses, but during the last dozen years
many of them have purchased homes here,
and feel that this is their abiding place.
This has evidently benefited the city; but
there is another aspect of the case that
oycr-balances, in my mind, this view. 1t
has caused most of these persons to with
draw entirely from any interest in the po-
!itical affairs of the nation, and they cease
to exercise the right Of franchise, which is
the duty of every American citizen. From
this and other causes it is doubtful If a
majority of the clerks in the departments
vote at all. 1t is quite certain that ma
jority are not voting, or fail to vote the
Republican ticket
Much interest was exhibited In the Maine
campaign-nearly every one was inquiring
for news from Maine and what are our
prospects there? There was much rejoic-
ing among the loyal people when the result
Of the election became known. They all
seemed To breathe easier. Their anxiety
was, however, soon transferred 10 Ohio,
but with their hopes very much increased /;
aud today all eyes are turned in that direc-
ton, and much solicitude is felt for the
result OF tomorrow's work.
life il would be really amusing 20 watch
the movements OF the President makers
here in times like these. While the Maine
campaign was being prosecuted, they were
certain that if Republican victory was
secured Blaine would be the next Presi-
dent. They are now quite as sure that II
Foster is elected in Ohio the question will
be settled in favor OF Sherman. ! do not
see that either case fully disposes Of the
matter. And they, with the rest of us
mortals, will be compelled to await the
result OF the Republican National Conyen-
ton for even the candidate; at which time
if wise counsel prevails, the man will be
presented whose nomination the people
will ratify at the polls. hope not 10 see
the convention OF 1876 re-cnaCted, but that
platform will be adopted that will have
the ring of the pure metal in ii, and not
one which will cause the blush OF shame
To come 10 the cheek of any honest, true
Republican.
Resumption had practical illustration
at the monthly payment OF Government
employees in September. They had been
paid for several months, ten per cent. of
their salaries in silver, but at that time
each one received a twenty dollar gold
piece. so that they received about thirty
per cent. of theirpay in specie. The truth
fuluc>> of the saying OF Horace Greeley.
that the way 20 resume is TO resume, had
% happy demonstration Is nearly every
one who had received the gold was anxious
90 exchange IL for greenback> Few men
who have devoted themselves to an idea Us
John sherman c>pou>,d the cause Of re-
sumption. have lived % So fully realize 90
Dee has the results they proph,>icd. He
must have met with all the success he au-
,icipated, or he Was very cNtravagaut in
his expectations, and he lives today 20
rejoice in the renewed activity and revival
OF business throughout the entire country.
This has been an unusually healthy sea-
son. very little really hot weather Last
month was the coolest September We have
ever seen in this latitude Frost some two
weeks earlier than any was reported in
New England; but with October hot wealth
cr has returned, and the first eleven days
averaged four degrees hotter than CORES
ponding days of August. Fruit and veg
etables have been abundant and wonder
fully cheap. Peaches Of fine quality have
sold As low as % cents per bushel; sweet
potatoes at Is cents per peck; line large
watermelons at ~ cents each; every thing
else at ike rates. OXFORD.