Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-05-13
WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENCE.
WASHINGTON, ID. c.,
MAY &. 1879.


May {, 1879.
The fall Of the Bourbons is fearful one.
After a week of cauousing and wrangling
and uncertainty, they have finally discov-
cred that the country will not endorse their |
revolutionary designs. SO instead of starv-
inc the Government TO death they will at |
tempt, under plausible cover, To entice
the President into an endorsement OF their
scheme to strike down the civil power OF
the Federal Government over elections. In
other words, the BOurbons have been out
voted in the Democratic caucus itself 80
far aS we can learn, and will have to re-
main satisfied with the best they can do in
the way of compromise. which will be- very
little. They have agreed amer much swear
ing to support a bill declaring that the
presence OF troops at the polls i contrary
10 the spirit of our Institutions, and that
it shall not be lawful to bring to, or employ
at any place where a general or special
election is being held in a state, any part of
the Army or Navy OF the United States. I'M
less such force De necessary 10 rcpcl the
armed enemies of the United States, or to
enforce section 4, article :, of the CouSti-
tuition of the United States, and the laws
made in pursuance thereof, on application
of the Legislature or Executive OF the
state where such force is TO be used"
Now this appears to be 4 very harmless
law, but in reality, under the appearance Of
fairness. il is as dangerous aS anything
could hc. 1t would etIectually destroy the
power of civil officers 10 call upon the
troops n a posse cpmjtgfus for any purpose.
Il means that the Democratic mohS in the
South are not To Dee subject To the control of
[. =. officers This is the view taken OF IL 10y
the Republican leaders, who in caucus last
night decided To defeat the new bill IL posi-
bile McssrS. Conklng. EdmundS, llawley
and Robson made strong speeches in de-
nuu.istion az the Democratic tricksto cheat
the country into the adoption OF policy
that j. ji>taSteGl 10 a large majority. II
looks now A. though another long discus
sion would cnSuc The Republicans viii
present a bill a. a substitute. McS>rN. Ed
muudS. Robson and FRYE have been Sc
lected to dram one for that purpose, which
will be eiectaal In dlsposing Of the Demo-
cratic objection 10 troops at the polls. hut
will stand Tor maintaining the ciyil power
Of the Government.
\ large meeting was held here last night
To- take measures 20 help the destitute col
ored people who are fleeing from oppression
in the South The information from all
quarters i 20 the effect that the migra-
tion movement j, under way and threaten
Inc 10 break out more largely than ever in
all the Southern States. Senator Window
made a speech 10 The meeting in which he
declared DE was not in favor OF asking the
negroes TO fly. for their action should Doe
from choice and voluntary. and the danger
was that they would 20 too readily
When il became fixed, he said, in the minds
Of the white people OF these sections that
this exodus Wa, 20 become general they
met the negroes upon the river banks, with
rifles in hand, and said. You shall not
leave the state. YOU shall not cross The
Mississippi" lie read quotation, from a
newspaper giving accounts of the cncamp-
ments OF negroes ON the Mississippi River,
detailing their terrible condition and the
cruelty OF the white inhabitants. Thou
sands OF people who were fleeing 10 land
where they can breathe the free air of
heaven were met upon the bank, aud with
rife and shot gun, prevented from taking
the steamboat And YOU call this the land
of freedom exclaimed Senator Window.
There is a day OF rctribution awaiting
this nation IL these people can Doe treated in
this WAY and no indignant response come
from the hearts OF the American pOple.
He characterized s. q burleSque upon free
dom the picture OF American citizens iiee-
ing because the American law cannot pro-
tect him, his life and property and con-
Guided with strong appeal IN their behalf
Hon Geo G. Gorham also made an eloquent
appeal, some spirited resolutions were
adopted, after which a liberal sum was sub
scribed for the refugees
Hon. VIM. f Chandler has been chosen
Sec'y Of the Republican Congressional Com
mittce, and will begin vigorous campaign
for victory, Al once. LOGAN.