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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-08-26

HON. JOHN =. swAsEY.
EDITORIAL NOTES.

No. of Thomp>on'> Name Horse
B-..8.r, Nati'4. Is in hand. - per
year. j. w Thompson, Canton, Maine.
Gable dispatches say that il was the
mo,her-iu-law of Nellie Grant Sartoris
who died last week, and no, Gen. Grant +,
daughter, as was az first reported
Corporal Davis made many friends
during his brief STAY in this county. We
have excellent and encouraging reports of
the results of his meetings. Crowds gath
cred about him q. the close Of his adj
dresses. anxious % shake his hand. and
10 assure him that he viii be elected in
September
Gen James a. Han, one Of the
most popular of Maine orators, begins a
weeks tour in this County by speaking
first at Oxford, Monday eve, Aug. -.
In this paper we publish a letter from the
General, in relation TO our Custom Houses.
This VIII prove a good introduction where
he is not known
We notice, by the Trorler, Record,
sent by Freeiand Howe, esq. of Norway,
that a. r.. Jeauess OF Fryeburg, drew
$50 from the Travellers Accident Com
pauy. on amount Of injuries received by
the falling Of a timber upon his foot.
H. X. Morrill,, editor at Gardiner, who
Vas thrown from his carriage and nearly
killed, received 5000.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-08-26

Will our genial ncighbor, the Press, bear
with Us a moment while we say in the most
gentle way possible that in a letter from a
prominent citizen from oxford County We are
informed The Democrats and Greenbackers in
Fryeburg and adjoining towns are making
great gains from the Republican ranRs, ans
that they "have the radicals on the rum" and
propose 10 "Leep 'em skipping. Argus.
viii the IrguS bear with Us 4 moment
while we ask if the letter "from a promi-
nent citizen from oxford County was not
written by one of its own editors.-PreSs
VIII the Press and Argas both bear
with us for moment while we write
from the seat of war to say that Frye
burg and adjoining towns are going to
make great Republican gains from last
year. Don't give us any more Of your
brag, Mr.. Arg'.s; come up and name the
men.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-08-26
BUSINESS PRINCIPLES II Pubic
AFFAIRS.
LFrom Nd :. Y. EVenlng POst.


During the last three years the large
sum of S343, 600 900 passed through the
hands of the collectors of the internal
revenue of the United States Here was
strong temptation 10 dishonest practices
very considerable amount OF money
might stick To itching fingers and be
scarcely missed among 50 many millions.
Yet the whole of the sum has been turned
into the Treasury excepting s.. >OO-Or
less than 0OOOl per ccntum. only about
one cent in every twelve hundred dollars
remains unaccounted for. Even this trihc
will be recovered This is an cNtraOrdi-
nary and satisfactory showing. II the
other departments of the government have
done aS well, the administration has been
brilliantly successful in the management
of federal affairs upon strictly business
principles. II seems % u that the true
course for our Democratic friends is 10
convince the people that if they are in
trusted with the government they Will do
a. well, instead of trying 10 weaken the
force of this gratifying statement by say
ng that the receipts were less last year
than the year before. So far rs there was
a falling of. it was due 10 changes in the
revenue laws, and not 10 any neglect on
the part of Commissioner Raum.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-08-26
ANOTHER CONVERT.
Prom the Rclia,t journal


The following letter from Mr.. Jones
tells is own story. He has been q Green
hacker since The foundation of the party,
hut now sccs excellent reasons tor distrurt-
ing the Democratic Grecuback schemes.
BELFAST. Aug 18th. I.,9.
Hon Randall ". Ellis, Chairman of the Green
back Co. Committee for Waldo Co.
DEAR SIR Il desire 90 place 40 your disposal
ms. resignation OF th. Craftsmanship of the
GlcculUck City Committee 80. iAIs lIt,
j Rm Is Grt,nbNCkcr without Democratic az.
tNchmcut~, and cannot but uckuowlcdgc THAT 10
is with uo small degree OF dissatisfaction that
1 behold the tendency ot the Grt'uDack party
I'm this state 90 give Ail and comfort To tine
Democrats. nor can look with favor upon tHc
assistance TOO often given hy our Gr,cuuac \
aticmpt, 90 break down The safeguards against
election frauds and Co commit th" country 20
the pcluicious doctrine of notification and
state KigAts. lE short um not willing tu ut
marched under the GrcculncA banner into the
Democratic camp, and hereby enter my protest
against our organization being In any way
made subscrvicut 10 the Interests or purposes
of that party.
am also not "a little dissatisfied with the
recently disclosed proposal of Joseph l.. smith,
our candidate luI Governor. Ia sell out tru
GTccub0ck party 10 the Republicans last iutl 80
procure his own election and cannot see why
"a Grecnhackcr may not is consistently vote Tor
Daniel r. DAVIS with his hard money princi-
pies frankly aNowcd, "a, for Joseph l.. smith
with like hard money principles dlslngcnuOus-
j. concealed from his party.
Looking upon the situation, therefore, as
10. / deem IL proper that ! should take the
course above indicated, and leave my friends
TO appoint my successor As chairman of the city
committee. Very respectfully,
T.. NJ JOKES.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-08-26

HARD FOR BOURBoNs.-"Down in Nor
way Maine, the Chairman of the Green
back meeting, on introducing Blanton
Duncan of Kentucky, said that the speaker
was man from the South aud could tell
the audience how false were the stories
about bulldozing Col. Duncan, TO the
great distress of the Bourbon Chairman,
obs aryed that not half the truth about bull
doing in the South had ever been told.
The Democracy want Duncan TO leave
Maine. "-BoSt0R Journal.
He left for home last week, after learn
ing that the honest truth was not wanted
by the combination, in this campaign.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-08-26

GEN. MArroCKS on THE SOUTH.-"Gen.
c. T. Mattocks of Portland, one of Maine :
best soldiers in the late war, and II Rcpub-
lican who deprecated some years since the
agitation of the Southern question as I'M
called for in recent speech IN thar olty,
made the following remarks on the South
ern questions
What is then the complaint against the Re
publican party, except that it has from the be-
ginning lived up 10 its solemn engagements
Haye We not treated the South with enougu
Tenderness: \ voice, with TOO much.I Yes,
with too much. Men sit today in Congress
whose only claim TO that position Is the fact OF
distinguished military services in an attack
upon the Government which they now profess
10 serve. We do not complain because more
southern than Northern soldiers participate IN
the councils of the nation All that we ask IS
that the elections in the south as well a IN the
North shall be held with some prctence OF de.
cency and due regard TO the rights OF legal
voters
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-08-26

The HERALD Oh BULLDo2ING The
Boston Heraid contains the following con-
corning the lazoo outrage. 1t contains
good advice from the North to the South :
The substantial peoplo Of Yayoo County parc
nothing Tor paTties ~ political divisions, amt
perhaps would IA soon see the "lndcpcndcnt
Capt Dixon sheriff, a his opponent, but they
were not willing 10 see, nor they would permit
Captain Dixon. or anybody else, 10 enter INTO
"a canvass for votes among their lnborerS, ana
make "colOr issues and 10 arouse "colQl" nos
tilitics against themseltcs -, Tor The benefit OF
qualification Of a reckless Office -hunier.-Col-
umbus (Ga.) Times,
That IS the best evidence that the people
Of YaZoO County do not understand the
genius Of free Institutions. The SubStan-
tia people have no more right to say that
Capt. Dixon shall not be a candidate for
sheriff, than the uBSHbStdHtidl people. They
will not know what free government Is IN
YaZoO until whoever pleases may he can7
didate. and receive the votes OF whoever
wishes to vote for him. The Times says
that the South is unlike the North in many
particulars, and the earnest and dcterm-
ined men" of the South ''S0metimeS have
20 Dm great assemblies, and when they
90 so assemble the protests they issue are
of Il character that il never mistaken and
seldom disregardcd." That Is government
by "bulldozing." and not free government.
The South will never flourish until it be-
comes like the North in obedience TO the
will of the majority.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-08-26
COL. HORATIO BISBEE.

Col. Horatio Bisbcc. "a native of Can
ton. in this county, has begun canvass
here. IN favor Of the Republican party.
Col. Bisbec was Colonel OF the 9th Maine
Regiment during the rebellion, and was a
brilliant soldier. After peace had been
restored. he settled In the South, as did
many of our brave Northern boys who
became cnamored of the Southern climate
and the beauties Of is fair daughters.
Col. Bi>bco made his settlement in Flor
ida. from where he has made a national
reputation. He has represented his dis
trct in Congress for several years, and
Wa, reelected at the last election. but
was cheated out of his seat by fraudulent
voting and the partisan vote of most
partisan House. While Col. Bisbee was
cheated on, of his position, it Is some
satisfaction 90 know that his energy and
popularity have been the means of arrest
iug. convicting, and imprisoning a num-
Der Of the rascals who aided in those
fraudulent practices.
Col Bisbee Is an eloquent speaker, and
he viii be heartily received in this, the
county Of his birth. His announcements
have been made for the following places;
Kezar Falls, Saturday, Aug. %; Hiram,
Monday, Aug. p; Brownfeld, Tuesday,
Aug. %; Fryeburg, Wednesday, Aug.
p; Stow, Thursday, Aug. IS; Sweden,
Friday. Aug. %: Waterford, Saturday,
Aug 80
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-08-26
A CAMPAIGN LIE.

Our friends need have no fears upon
reading the blood curdling, hair rising art
icleS in the Democrat this week. We are
alive and well and happy, and we are, more
over. assured H. never before of the need
and certain success Of the Ne,r Religions
Ne,r Religion.
On reading the last copy of the Neu
Rel'qion. the editor of the DEMOCRAT
was taken violently sick at his stomach
and mouth. There are little hopes of his
recovery, and a new man has been en-
ployed TO turn the crank.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-08-26

We learn from the amherst Student
that Prof. W. I. Hewett, 90 graduate
of Amherst, has Just received the degree
of Doctor of Philosophy from Cornell
University. He has been professor. OF
modern European languages in that IN
stitution for some time.
ALI readers who wish TO know the
honest truth about State affairs, should
read the lengthy article which we re-pub-
lish, today. from the Lewiston journal,
in reply to +. f. Pillsbury's Lewiston
speech. Ex-Governor Dingley Is better
informed regarding State affairs than any
other man who can be named. His well
known reputation for integrity and his
unpartizan habit, will entitle his state
ments to the most candid consideration
from friend and foe, alike.
A Hiram correspondent of the Ne'c
Religion attacks the speech made by Hon,
John z. SwaSey in that town. We dc
not doubt that this correspondent Is a
man who took up temporary residence
In Canada during the late civil war, and
who now thinks he is MT 20 represent the
loval people of Oxford County at Augusta.
such men are always ready to find fault
with patriotic soldiers who, like Mr..
Swa>cy, spent their time and energy at
the front. fighting the rebels. Mr.. Swa-
scv has never demeancd himself fox Off
cial position. nor has he ever been called
ANYTHING but an honorable man by those
who know him best Copperhead spite
and assaults from rummicS can do him
no harm.
-"Selah, in the Nejr Religion. says
the DEvoCRAr made "a mistake in It's
figures concerning the State deficiency,
and refers 20 Mr.. Bankss report TO prove
it. In reply we call his attention to the
following item which we published last
week, and which disproves his supposed
iuaccuraCy:
An error i'm regard 90 the amount of de
ucjyucy iu the state Treasury for ISIS Is
NrL~..h .IIttr IlN LtltAiIil- AR vi AhsAlihN =
report. page IS. lie there states that "thc
receipts from an sources llcS> temporary
loan OF Sl50.UoOI. have been Sl.O5o,oo0.
I'm this statement DE omit> the cash ON hand
Jan. I, and simply means 90 say that the
cash collected was that sum. IL really in
dictates no deficiency. d will be seen by
referring 90 the amount OF taxes still un-
collected.
We have no desire 20 suppress the
.-ui. We admi, that the last Legisla-
turc did cut down a few salaries, and
rctusc q few appropriations; but it gave
90 Mr.. Piusbury the state printing at an
advance Of l6 per cent. above the lowest
bona hde bid for the work, and it has
established a new office that of Pension
Agent, and filed i, with a 5000 official,
and done other cV;ravagant things, SO
that the expenses of 1879, exclusive of
an deficiencies. VIII not show so large
reduction, as have been annually made
bv Republicans for the last five years.
Again. among rs savings, it cut oft the
appropriation, for Free High Schools.
How DO the people OF Norway Ike that
Kind Of economy;
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-08-26
GREENRACK PRICES IN Isl.

BRUNSWICK, Aug. l6, 1879.
The following receipt was recently shown
the subscriber by Mr.. Daniel X. Stone Of
this town, who found ii among his papers
preserved by his ancestors, and shows the
inflated continental currency prices Of
former years, and Just where, il carried
outs the GrcenbacI theory of unlimited ir-
redccmable paper money would lead. Wis
dom for the future should be learned from
the lessons OF the past.
FALMOUTH, Feb. ;, ISL
Received of Mr.. Ellis Greedy by hand OK
Joseph Ingraham, seven hundred ten dollars
in full for one quarter of beef said GreeIy haa
OF me. JAMES IbANh-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-08-26
PARIS CENTENNIAL

A town meeting was held at the town
house, last Tuesday, to see what action
the town would take in regard to the cen
tennial celebration. There was a very
large attendance. II. +. Hammond, esq,
was elected chairman Alyah Black, esq,
stated the purpose for which the meeting
was called, and recommended that the
citizens deal literally in this matter A
large number of citizens spoke of the
proposed celebration, after which the town
voted to appropriate $4,000 fof the Gel
ebration. An affirmative and negative
vote was taken, and only three or four
voted in the negative. 1t was unani-
nous feeling that the town could afford
to invest that sum for the purpose.
After the meeting adjourned, the vet
Grams of Paris held meeting, and made
arrangements for arms, &c, to be used
in the celebration.
Also the older men. of militia days,
met and organized by selecting Col. Rip
ley as Captain Of the company. After a
short parade the company adjourned its
meeting. There will be a large turn out
of these Continental" at the time Of
celebration. There are to be drills, with
fife and drum corps, between now and
the day of the celebration.
Capt. II. y. Bolster, Marshal of the
day, announced that the Portland Cadets
would be present and give an exhibition
drill after assisting in the procession.
We are permitted by the courtesy Of
s = Maxim. Secretary. To publish the
programme so far as it has been arranged.
For any information partic, are invited to
freely correspond with the Secretary, whose
address i, South Paris.
PROGRAMME.
lst Welcome, by the President
81. Prayer.
81. Singing
+th. Opening address, by Hon. Iloratio
King.
9Th. Ecclesiastical history, by Rev. II. G.
Estes y. d.
9Th Music by band.
9Th. Educational history, 10y George 4.
Wilson. esq.
Sth. Military history, by 5. c. Bolster,
esq
9th. Historical poem. by Hon. Geo. F.
Emery
10Th Singing
18th. Dinner.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-08-26
OWE HAD BETTER STAY,

But now that We nave realized all the
disadvantages OF contraction, now that
property has shrunk all it can shrink in
value. l for one, am not in favor of rctrac-
ing our steps i'm order to endure an the
misery over again. 1t has AN got 20 come
% the GOLD value at last. If we now
get away from it, when we have just
reached IL, we shall have 10 come back 70
it again sooner or later. l THINK WE
HAD BETTER STAYt"-J9SePh L. Smith
jp December. rs.
What do YOU think about staying nov
that the goyernorship i not in sight, J. l..
$?
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-08-26

\
The malignity, mcndacity, and ignorance
Of the Camden Hcrld are cou~picuou>ly
shown in the paragraph below, headed
PORTLAND ADVERTISER PLEASE EXPLAIN.
when Warden Rice showed to tho COM
mittcc appointed by Governor Garcclon
what the assets OF the prison We're, his
book-kccpcr gave the account Of j. \.
Creighton s. CO.. Of Thomaston, ~ fol-
lows: Balance of account due. SG6l.9+,
which account they placed 10 the credit
of the prison. Since that time Mc>srS. j.
4 Creighton & Co, have presented their
bills. audited by : G.. Rice aS clerk, and
instead OF their being in debt % the prison,
the prison was owing them S2lf.UO. and
ofthi~ sum was one bill for interest ON bal
aucc due of $50, viii the IdrtrfiSrr cN-
plain why this is thuS,'
70 that paragraph the Advertiser re
Spoud, thus
a correspondent, of the .tdrsrtiser has
called ON Mc>Sr>. Creighton IS Co, at Thorn
aston, and reports their explanation OF this
extraordinary statement They say thar
both balances are correctly given. They
have running account with the state pris-
ON. and a. the time when Warden Rice
exhibited the account, they were owing the
prison SGGl. %. Some time aftcrward, they
had "A settlement with Warden Tolman and
then the prison was owing them S2l4.
There ha, been no dispute about the ac-
count. and Mr. j. \. Creighton, though
a Grccnhackcr j. very indignant at the at
tempt of the Camden Hrlid 20 help along
the cause by such a transparent trick.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-08-26

tn" Portland ArgU~ announces with joyous
ferVor, that Rev. J. 4 >eitZ. editor Of the New
Religion. al Norway, has come out In support
Of Maj. smith. II that j. what the new relig-
ion" means. we prefer the old one OF honest
money Boston Herald
The editor Of the Nr,, R.ijgioa has never
announced his intention 10 vote for Msi.
Smith. Iii. notions of finance have suf-
tcrcd no change recently. one year ago
he gave lecture ON this subject giving
Just the views be- holds today. lie has no
tiOnN about banking and the national iinauc-
- differing i'm some essentials from that
held by either party. but hc never adyocat-
cd any scheme of finance which cannot al
ways pay one hundred cents ou q dollar,
and this In money marketable or exchange
able IN any portion OF the world. Call
that cold Religion" or New Religion" ~
Won please 10 is "houc>t money. ~ for
his vote, either for governor of the State
or any other candidate. he will east that
ON election day for the man, or men, which
40 the time show promise 10 give ~ the
most economical government. our COM
Ing State election will have little influence
in deciding the financial question, or the
Southern question but h may determine
whether the State shall remain the prey of
niquitou> rings.
We recommend 10 the attention Of this
sharp writer, the 18th and 10th verses
of the third chapter Of the Revelation OF
St. John.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-08-26
@tforN 4emotrat.
PARIS, MAINE, AUGUST %, 1879.
Newspaper Decisions.

l. ANY person who takes paper regularly
from, M. oMcc-whcthcr directed 90 hrs name or
anothcr's. OF whether he has subscribed or not
is respon-ihie for the payment.
, j, "A person orders his paper discontinued
he must pay All avrearagc~, or the publisher may
continue to send 10 until payment - made, ana
collect the whole smouDt, whether the paper Is
taken from the office or not.
3. TheCOurts have decided that refusing to take
,,-,t1,.-- and periodicals trOm the post ohce,
or removing and leaving them uncalet for, Is
nrtrta facte evidence oi fraud.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-08-26
PROGRAMME.


1t J., oar pleasant duty today 10 be able
10 make the important announcement that
Rev. j. 4. ScitZ, editor Of the Ns,r Rsligioa
at Norway. has come ont in support OF
Major Smith. Mr. SeitZ has been 4 rcpub-
lean of the better class for long time,
bat has found out, doubtless. that the
Blaiue-llamIin ring have complete control
OF that party, and every vote thrown for
10 is vote for the continuance OF ring
rule. corruption and extravaganza i'm
Maine. Judging from the past, how can
any man who j. Tor honest government
and ny economical and iudicious admins
tration OF our state affairs continue -
vote the republican ticket. The whole re-
publican party has for some year, been run
in the interest of a few men. and regardless
Of the welfare OF the people. Mr. Scitz-
has, quite likely, become painfully aware
OF thi- fact, and saw no remedy, except in
the course he has now so maufully taken.
lie j. one Of the Sharpcst writers ON the
Maine press and is said 20 be- line speak
or, and will do much 10 insure the success
Of the party he has adopted in the coming
election
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-08-26

once before sustained. And so, with
malice toward none, with charity for all,
l mean TO do everything in my power to
vindicate the honor of the vast throng OF
my fallen comrades, who persisted defend
ing the institutions Of our fathers against
the hosts of treason.
JAMES 4. Hall.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-08-26
4 CAMPAIGN LIE.

In Albany We were told that Demo
Gratis were busily engaged in circulating
a rcpor; that the editor OF this paper and
other Republicans Of Paris offered to
trade nominations with the Democrats.
The proposition as reported, was to divide
the offices equally between Republicans
and Democrats. The charge Is
\ BASE LIE,
and the man who makes or repeats any
such statement is guilty Of gross and
unmitigatcd ialschood There is not the
slightest ground orfoundation torthe story.
On the contrary the Republicans have de-
clined every overture looking to trade.
There was a proposition made by certain
Democrats, before the County Conventions
were held, and they promised 70 unite
and support the Republican ticket. if we
would accord 10 them the nomination OF
one c,rta1, officer The Republicans did
no, consider the proposition for moment
all feeling that il were better to tight
against great odds for principle than to
20 into a sure thing with Office the sole
object in view. There Is not man on
our ticket who would not prefer defeat
while advocating his views Of right, 10
victory purchased by compromise As a
result of this Independent and consistent
course, many men who voted against us,
last year, because they believed the old
parties had become corrupt, have had
their ewes opened, and will vote for the
only party in Oxford County which con-
siders principle of more Importance than
place. In order to break the force Of
this argument, some false and designing
politician has started this trade story.
No matter which way YOU read this, from
top or bottom, it denounces the Demo-
cratic tale as
-