Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-09-02
1t was DISTINCTLY understood that every

, name in the opinion of the committee
was to represent men of sound greenbacl
principles. The question of amalgama
ton was brought up whether the com
mittee had authority in that direction.
This question was raised by member
who suspected cat in the meal. The
answer was squarely in the negative
some members of the committee going ST
far as to declare that they would not act
if such was the case. Several week:
passed and no report from the committee
Apparently the Office of the committee
had changed from that for which it was
first created.
Night before caucus came, with it a
meeting of the club. Again, the sus-
picious brethren raised the question OF
trade, whether there were such a thing
afoat or not A member of the COM
mittee, the chairman, believe, arose and
said, "Gentlemen, to set you a. rest, on
this matter, | give YOU my word and
honor, swear to you if there has been
any trade with either of the old parties
knolo nothing about 1t. D."
What was the result The caucus
came; that same committee man pre-
sented list of names TO his ward for
their confirmation and one of those names
strong hard money democrat. He was
cnr Erp,oJ k,- ono r,aiOr;tv How ,vac
that for greenback caucus and no trade !
\ resolution was offered which provid-
ed that each candidate whom we were
asked to support should then and there
enroll himself as member of our party
and believe in our principles. That res
olution on motion of one of the city COM
mittee, seconded by that mo trade club,
was tabled. No trade, no ring, of course
not.
After the Portland convention a club
was formed at the Chronicle office, each
faction assisting But alas, greenback-
ism soon became too strong for the fu-
sioniSts \ notice was privately circu-
lated for another ''greenback' (doubtful)
club. The intended purpose and general
coloring of the movement was plainly
exhibited in the first plank Of the plat
form to be adopted.
After explaining what kind Of money
they wanted, as TO its uses, etc, they
closed up with this sentence: $50 be
full legal tender for all debts public and
private, and exchangeable for coin at the
option of the government" What did
that mean: The Portland platform, only
a change in the wording.
Gentlemen, if we wish to vote for re-
sumption we can do so more etfectually
in the republican party. Was it not the
option of the government that coin was
exchanged for paper Jan. lst, 79: Who
ever heard Of government being forced
to resume specie payments.
The republican party believe in that
kind of basis. The democrats want
nothing more. The greenbackers, where
are they: Uncle Solon, where is he gone
to drive that hermaphrodite to water:
Deserted his first love, and like the SOW
that was washed has returned to the
wallowing in the mire.
Fellow citizens, you may think It
small to bring local issues into State poll
itics. But it is no use to ignore facts.
1t shows the general coloring which
pcrmeates the whole system.
From the legislature at Augusta
through the Portland convention to every
county and town organization, the same
ring holds jurisdiction in the interests Of
the money power. But so long as you
offer a premium for rascality, by ap-
plauding knaves, you will have rascality
in abundance. Desert the only editors
that have sufficient moral courage to
stand by their colors in time of danger
and you will have plenty of editors with
out colors.
An ostrich hides his head in the sand,
and thinks that because he can see no
one, no one can see him.
Where are those principles for which
we are contending, which are destined to
emancipate the enslaved world, Sit not
idly by, for the tide of desolation moves
swiftly on. Close not your ears to the
roar of the avalanche which may bury
the key of liberty in another decade of
despotism. There is no safety in an en-
emy's camp, fly while you are yet un-
bound.
Look at the picture. Davis on hard
money! Smith on hard money, and un-
limited! Where is the representative Of
absolute fiat money, the money Of the
people:
How dare we approach our election
without a candidate through whom we
enunciate our principles and send the
watch word along the line
Let the union greenback labor party
rally to the front, others will fall in line,
general stampede against fusion and
monopoly, with no quarters to the money
power.
Raise the flag of abolition once more.
Abolition of rings, knaves and traitors;
abolition of tyrants, chains and fetters;
abolition of usury, bonds and Shylocks;
abolition Of all metallic money.
S. n. SILVER.