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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-07-08
STATE POLITICS.

The Boston Transcript says that the
Maine Republicans have thrown them
selves into the canvass with a good deal oi
clVH. All they need for a thorough victory
is 10 conduct the campaign in the spirit .u
which it has begun.
Those Grecnbackers I'm Maine of Re-
publican antcccdcnts and who do not be-
licyr i'm Maine BourbonS, should bear iu
mind that the Democratic and Greenback
State Committees held Joint meeting 40
Augusta last week.
The Maine election j. more than two
months away, and still the leaders of the
two wings of the Greeuback party are call
iug each other "trickSter- 90 traitors,
etc. For once in their history they are
telling each other great deal Of truth
Mr.. Alexander Troup of Connecticut,
who is dispensing Grecnback doctrine in
Maine, would be better appreciated IN the
South If he persists in saying that lit was
no great credit to the Republican candidate
for Governor to have gone into the war and
carried a knapSack'
The Dexter Gazeue says the Rcpubli-
cans will carry PiScataquis County next
fall, As many persons who voted the Green
back ticket last year, will vote with the
Republicans this year. No one who voted
republican last year, will vote otherwise
this year. Monsoon will make Republican
net gain Of % votes.
Mr.. Abraham Sanborn in his speech
before the Democratic Convention declared
that the act of 1865, for the purpose OF
keeping peace at the polls, is IN act 10
make men vote as the Republican party
want them TO vote Almost in the same
breath he said he was not aware until with
in a few months of the existence Of this
act which has been on the statute book for
fourteen years. That is, he asks Us 10 be-
lieye that the Republican party for fourteen
years compelled by law the people, without
their knowledge, 10 vote a. it dictated and
that so observant a politician a. Mr.. San
born was ignorant Of this sad state Of
affairs. What an intelligent man this BAY
gOr statesman must be
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-07-08

ton of Independence is mere mockery
and the Constitution is trampled underfoot,
in a manner so fragrant and vile, that
should such thing occur in old England
IL would have to be suppressed or the power
and prestige of the throne crumble. But
in democratic Columbia, the "gem of the
ocean," ''the home of the brave and the
free" a monster party raises its head and
cries "Let us succeed though the wicked
should be our rulers. Principle is nothing,
power is everything. Let us have power;
honestly if we can, but let us have power
What care we for the blood Of tyranny's
martyrs only give as the rod of power =
This monster Is so terrible In its aspect,
that another uprising of great people
is near. Let the Republican party raise its
flag and cry, IAN rights for all people,
and let that cry echo through the land. till
our government Is strong enough TO hold
the several states to their constitutional
duty and omnipresent enough to protect
the humb'cSt citizen in the remotest corner
of the Union in his heayen-beStowed, in
alicnable rights
Very truly yours,
How. ann
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-07-08
MINOR EDITORIALS.

The Denison Paper Mfg Co. Of
Mechanic Falls has failed. Liabilities
are reported at from Sljo.0o0 to $780,
GOO.
If We were inclined TO bubble, as
the Lewiston Gus,7, IS, we might reply,
1--WE did not say that the editor of the
Ga-e1, lied, but the statement was a
lie. as 1t is. When the Gazette gives
the authorship of that little cheating
item, We viii inform it who told the lie.
A representative of the Portland
Press recently visited Paris, and in a COM
munication TO that paper writes of the
attractions Of this town in most choice
and beautiful words. The signature of
this writer. Atlanta IS We'll known
Throughout, the State. We copy the art
icle in full on our first page.
The Lewiston Ga-,tte feels badly
because we fatty accused it Of lying, and
tines 70 dodge by saving II copied the
article from one Of its exchanges.
Now if the Ga-stt, VIII tell US just where
the item originated We viii recall the
offensive remark, and apply il TO the au-
thor OF such a false statement. Until II
does 50. We shall remain "of the same
opinion still.
The Belfast Journal, which has been
long considered the ableS, local journal in
Maine, last week placed the name of
Daniel F Davis at the head of It's col
umnS and formally renounced It's conncc-
ton with the Democratic party. We
shall. az some future time, publish the
reasons II gives for changing front, and
see if they do not commend themselves TO
honest Democratic voters Of Oxford Coun-
y.
Our County Commissioners are a
heavy crowd. Last week, while travel
ins on the lakes. in the steamer Dia
mond." they proved too much for the
little craft, and sunk her in Lake Mem
phremagog. The Honorable Commits
sic4crs retained great presence Of mind
on the TRYING occasion, and by rowing an
old batteau some nine miles, reached
their place of destination. They now show
bIistercd hands TO prove that they belong
90 the laborinS classes.
The Republicans OF Maine have TO
night the Maine Central Railroad this
wear. BY the influence Of Gov. Dinsley
the corporation was taxed $4,000. The
fusion Council refused % tax it, last
winter. The Maine Central managers,
in consideration Of that kindness, ran
train TO the Bangor Democratic conyen-
ton. on which delegates were transport
ell 20 and from Portland for 81. Repub-
hcanS. 20 attend their convention, werc
obliged 20 pay S4.25 for the same trip.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-07-08

The following article in relation TO the
Treasurer of our State, is an extract from
a communication TO the heRRebec Journal,
which shows clearly how the work of re-
form goes on in one Of the most important
branches of the State government
Mr.. Charles A. White was elected state Treas
urer as greenbacker. He processes TO be in favor
of reform, retrenchmeut aud economy IN the
Is very active and earnest, apparently In trying
TO bring voters to his way of thinking. He makes
great pretensions 10 honesty and sincerity In po-
litical Affairs.
But let us see how he stands as a reformer be-
fore the public. The legislature OF 1879 carefully
investigated the treasury department Ia the mum.
Der of clerks required 10 perform the work well
and easily, and decided that two men would be a
liberal and sufficient force 10 perform all the work
s2i00 were appropriated as their compensation,
which everybody believes very liberal sum-fAr
more liberal than any other department received.
This sum equally divided would give two clerks
sl200 each while 1t Is believed that nrst-class men
can be secured Tor slCOo each. But our strenuous,
economical and reform Greenback Treasurer does
not seem satisfied with the situation, for he has
recently appointed third clerk in his department;
but the authority for doing so does not appear 10
the common greenbacker, and moreover the Leg
islsture msde no appropriation 10 pay Tor extra
clerk hire. Some OF our party think the Treasurer
will pay his third man from cssh taken nom his
own pocket. To those who En0ic the Treasurer
this idea will appear ridiculous, Tor the mans
b. ain has not soitened TO that extent In these
hard times the people do not want TO he taxed 10
furnish extra clerks % please anybody, or help
along any body's schemes for personal advance
ment IN State or National honors. The people
generally, and the Sreenbaekers IN particular,
think they have just reason to complain OF the
action Of the Treasurer. They expected better
things OF him. GREKSBACkER'
Gardiner, June Is, 1879.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-07-08
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.

The Democrats Of Maine held their
convention at Bangor, last Tuesday
Governor Garcelon was renominated, and
viii nun as q third candidate in this cam
paigu. \ series of resolutions were
adopted commencing the course Of Con
gress in seeking TO repeal the election
laws. and demanding a currency Of gold,
silver. and paper The platform Is not
ably ''soft" on the money question, and
is so tempered as to approach very near
the greenback idea. 4 resolution favor
ing a repeal Of prohibitory laws and the
substitution Of local option, was voted
down.
Oxford County was represented by
Chas. Whitman of Norway, as vice-Pres-
ident: d. r. Hastings of Fyeburg on
Resolutions: I. 5. BRIGHAM Of Buck
field on State Committee. There werc
eighteen delegates present from Oxford
County.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-07-08
FIAT MONEY.

Among the celebrities noticed by the
Antiques and Horribles at Buckfield, was
Uncle Samuel in the guise of a modern
financier. He had large horse, who
for panniers was supplied with two large
meal bags. These were filed with slips
of green paper, four by eight inches in
size, marked upon the back, This Is
money" This money he kindly distrib-
uted among the people according to the
most approved greenback theory, giving
each man all he wished. The face of the
bill. containing the decree of value, was
as follows: In the left upper corner, was
the denomination $50" in the right
upper corner, the American eagle, scream
ing and fluttering; between these char
acters the words Fiat Money showed
the character of the bill. Then followed
the cause of issue and conditions:
THE UNITED ORDER OF COMMUNISTS
cor Greenbackers) OF Buckield, being de-
sirous that our poor citizens should pay
their debts, agree to issue enough OF this
money for that purpose, and reissue when
this is worn out, or sacrifice our real es-
tate. Solos Cheese, Pres. Gilbreth Ba-
rax. Secy.; c. ID. Bugbury, Treas; Hen
broth d. Iris, Cashier. References c.
Withingspoon, HOdrace Modrill, and Asaph
ASSwoOd.
Buckfeld is noted for such waggish
utterances, and all will remember its
bogus petition to the Legislature for the
removal of the County Seat.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-07-08

MORE BULLDoZING IN MISSISSIPPI A
negro living on Mr. Warren's place, about
four miles from town, was fired upon Sat
urday night and notified to move oil. He
has complied with the demand We are
informed bloody coffin was found on Penn
McRee's gallery one morning last week.
The bulldozers have notified DR.. Apple
white to leave the county, we are informed.
The doctor declined TO obey, and stands
ready to welcome those who would escort
him Off
We have advised persons guilty Of law
less acts To deSist, as have others of the
county, but they seem to pay no attention
TO the advice. They will realize when too
late they have gone too far in their devil
mcnt, and if the courts and citizens cannot
check them they need expect nothing more
than to have troops quartered on them by
government. We again ask them To stop
their BrookhdreR Mss Ledger
(Dem.)
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-07-08

INFLATIoN.-People who fancy that there's
nothing like imitation of the currency, in
order 10 make good times should emigrate
10 BuenOS AyreS, where wages are high and
money plenty. Mechanics receive As high
aS SEQ a day, labOrerS SIS at least. The
clerk who would work for less than $50
200 per annum would be social outcaSt
while $1,000 i the reward of extra zeal
and ability. Every other man one meets is
a millionaire. The explanation Of the ex-
ceptiOnably good time enjoyed by the resi-
dents Of the South American city is the fact
that the Government has issued paper IL
redeemable currency. There is another side
10 the picture, OF course. The paper dol
lar i worth about three cents in gold, a
single loaf Of bread costs 81, and cotton
cloth is held at SIS yard.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-07-08

The Louisville CoUrier-JournGl wants
the Democrats in Congress to surrender
promptly or else resort 10 direct violence
This is the way it talks:
EITHER the Democrats should emulate
the wisdom of the serpent, and disarm the
radical leaders by allaying the suspicious
and fears of the North, or else they should
take the bull by the horns, realize the situ-
alton in ertremis, and show themselves
possessed of the means and the grit, If
need be, to.hang Mr.. Hayes or any other
man on sour-apple tree"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-07-08
Newspaper Decisions.

1 Any person who who takes paper regularly
from the ofiice-whether directed 70 ms name ot
another's, OF whether he has suOscrOeu OF A0'-
Ia responsible for the payment ,-.,.,
p II a person orders his paper dScontln us1,
he must paw al arrearages, or the puoisher may
Continue 10 send NJ until payment is made, ana
coii.-et the whole amount whether the paper Is
taken from the ONCE or not ,...,....A
Il. The Courts have decided thatreIosing 20 axe
osvxsnapers and periodicals nom the post once,
- removing and leaving them uncalled Tor, Is
pTsna Nacis evidence OF maud.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-07-08

The way in which a fool and his money
are soon parted was well shown al recent
sale of the contents of Gunnergate Hall,
near marlborough, England, where ThoS.
Vaughn had run through 4 fortune Of
5000, 600 in eight years. The furnishing
of the billiard-room cost between SljO,-
900 and 100000; in the smOking-roOm the
spittoons cost 500 each; il some Of the
rooms the leather coverings of the seats
cost $50 a yard; a single fireplace cost
$40, 200, and the owners bedstead $500.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-07-08
25 CENTS.

For twenty-five cents we Will
send the oxford Democrat from
now Till after September election.
Town committees and hard mon
ey clubs, take notice.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-07-08

The latest expedient for keeping flies
out of the house is the cultivation OF gera-
NUNS or mignonette in the windows 1t
is said to be very efectual.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-07-08

Mr.. Bennett, on behalf of Mr. Davis,
and Mr.. Harrington on behalf of Mr..
Fife moved that the nomination of Hon.
John p. SwaSey be made unanimous. Mr..
Swasey subsequently came in and accept
ed the nomination which had been ten
dered him unsought and unwiShed for.
When he had desired nominations at the
hands of Oxford Republicans, they had
been accorded TO him, and now the same
Republicans wished him to accept nom
nation he could not decline to serve them.
He was formerly acquainted with Hon.
ID. +. Davis, our candidate for Governor,
and paid a high compliment TO the man.
With our true principles and such a
standard bearer we are sure to win. DIR.
Swasey was frequently applauded for his
patriotic sentiments, and must have felt,
from the reception he received, that the
people Of Oxford County truly did de-
mand his services.
On motion of Mr.. David Knapp, Knapp
of Norway, Hutchins of Rumford, Her
sew of Buckfeld, were constituted COM
mittee to receive, sort and count votes
for a candidate for Judge of Probate.
Reported:
The New York herald., 1879-02-04
FINE ARTS.

THE WATER COLOR ExHIBITION-A LARGE NUM-
Der OF SALES ALREADY MADE.
The day after the sprivate view" Of the annual
exhibition Of the Water Color Society might be
called buyers day., for then those who have
bought pictures in previous years those especially
interested in water colors. and possible buyers
given quiet view of the works and chance to buy
before the exhibition is opened to the general pub
lie. The sales made on this day usually amount to
about half of the total sales during the time the
hibition open The results of the sales this year
are SO far, very satisfactory. fifty numbers having
already been disposed Of and the total Of the prices
amounting to nearly $4,000. AS tho entire sales last
year came to but about 81 900 tins promises
to be an exceptionally good one for the artists
When the exhibition opened to the public yesterday
morning the little tickets bearing the word 'sold'
were the Of the frames Of the follow
where given :-Kruseman Van Elten's Autumn Lake
Oscawana' (78). $200 Hugh Newells "At the Mineral
Spring" Qe): $50; =. s. churchs Sketch from Ma
ing" (i46l. $780, Winslow Homers Girl on Garden
Seat" t2as. SIS; r: NJ shnrtleT's "A sketch" 4's,;
"Chrysanthemuns" l2lsl. SO; James d. smillie's
'Sketch-Storm Effect co. $50; John la
oys nsfse The Tease S Henry rarrers
Etching" t497). $40; John La Farge's "old
sspS;'. ssac: James r. Hinds Basque Village in Bramts
(al6). s35; J. Il. Bakers "Dogwood Blossoms u3),
s25. Jennie Brownscombe's summer Flowers
shir!aw's "Land Hut" Qs9 s50 George A. sinillie's
''study From Nature ut poughkeepsie Q20) Sarah
A. Taber's I'm August $50, S25; Louis L. Dens
STUDY From Nature (3l4l. s25; Gabrielle f. Whites
"Autumn Flowers" t225), SIS; J. G. Nicols civil
light Late Autumn Ql). sl0u; Henry p Smiths
surf at Lands End (ao. $50; }. e. Nicos Near
KnightsviIle, Me-" (,2l. $500; =. q. McCutcheon's
''Home. Sweet Home." (26S,. s75; Walter Shiriaw's
''i'encil sketch l5i2): John La farge's Moonlight
Over the snow (24); John La Farges "Chii.ese
ii-Tong" uj); J. Frank Curriers' Sunset 3a5j;
Ia. W. Robbins "Noyember, Near Castleton,
VI" fsii. $50; j. 4. Sicoils "Outet
OF Lake Oscawana' esq. $500; Helena de Kay's
decorative Dcsigns-Cherubs" tj25,, Sl2; Winslow
Homcrs 'sketch from Nature (.2s). s75 Gabrini's
Breaking the Rules (2lil. $500: William NJ. Chasc's
"a sketch (lSll julius Sceldorn's "Bow window,
Alsacc sS sl5: D. G. Be:kwiths 'ClIo'' t295l, $50;
T. ". Woods ''lhe Muddy Crossing" C3G). $50; 1.
w. Woods "Dull Times Hs). S2oU; Mrs. M. Y.
Thoinpson's "a Floral Palette" l5yji. $50; II. ".
Shurtleh's The Hilltop" ps3. slo William Ma
graths Gathering Sea Weed" Qss,. $40; Smor.s
The Jester, ta46) $500; George W. Maynaid.s
breakfast Time" Q37), $50; Henry Muhrman's
"Apple Girl" (2oi SO; Charles s. Heinharts .'Cn-
dorcla" ty0) Sll5; f. Hopkinson Smiths ''Mqunt
Lincoln from BLACK Mount l5J? S50) and H.
Swain Ginords IAN October Day" l6o).
The New York herald., 1879-02-04
LAW REFORM ASSOCIATION.

The regular monthly meeting Of the New York Law
Reform Association was held last night at the resi-
dence Of David Dudley Field, No. "a Park avenue.
The president George Ticknor Curtis, occupied the
chair. The report of the secretary. A. P. Sprague.
relative to the progress of the opposition among
members OF the Bar throughout the State
to the Code, was read and adopted
Since the last meeting of the association
the secretary has received the signatures Of
1200 lawyers the resolutions opposing the enact
ment of the additional chapters to the Code together
with of letters warmly endorsing the action
of the association. After the adoption of the secre
tary IS report the various members present gave ex
ency of numerous sections of Throops Code.
Almost every member had instances to narrate where
the innovation on the old practice enculnbered the
course of procedure and made delays dangers and
absurdities unavoidable The efforts to pass the re-
manning chapters OF Throop's Code ascrbed
principally to the law book publishers md the
county clerks throughout the State the or
both of which classes would be materially increased
by the sane the former gaining i'll having
new codes publish and the latter profit
ing by increased fees prescribed in certain
sections. The opinion OF David Dudley Field being
solicited by the meeting rs to the most effective
suggested the continuance OF the work of pro-
curing names OF lawyers opposed to the Code and
also the appointment of committee to go before the
Judiciary Committee OF the Senate and House and
vigorously oppose the enactment of the remaining
chapters After the meeting the members of the
association accepted the invitation of Mr. Field to
partake Of o collation..
The New York herald., 1879-02-04

ANOTHER OF THE FINEST"

man with q battered face and torn coat called
at Police Headquarters yesterday aud said he was
standing at the corner Of Thirty-thrd street and
Third at eleven O'Clock sunday night. waiting
for car when approached him and knocked
him down. The man. he said though dressed in
civilians clothes. Police Oicer John Landcrs, of
the Twenty ninth precinct. Previously he said.
"I.anders entered liquor saloon Oh Third avenue.
where nc was acquainted, called for drinks
nnd treated" all hands. lie ostenfatiously
displayed roll of bills. tut perrmptorily
refused TO square the reckoning. The mere
mention OF the demand threw him into q rage
and he bounded behind he bar and coliarcd the pro-
prietor, exclaming. "You my prisoner" Not
wishing to- have q disturbance In his piace the
so summariy arrested consented go the station
house; but once on tho sidewalk he disappeared in
adjoining dwelling. leaving the officer In high
state OF excitement laundering at the door, vainly
seeking TO get in. Next he pummcllcd me and then
proceeded up Third avenue When near Thirty
fourth street he grabbed man, whom he led captive
In the direction OF the Twenty-h first precinct. 1he
citizen indignant at such unwarrantable treatment.
turned on the officer. dealt him crack the chin
and sent him TO grass. The oinccr rushed up the
avenue. shouting for his revolver and his club and
threatening tho pedestrians. who gave him wide
BERTH"
II is expected that the Board will investigate tho
charges against officer Landcrs.
The New York herald., 1879-02-04
ARTICLE IA.

The republicans Of the First, Third. Seventh and
Ninth Assembly districts held regular monthly meet
ings last night and considered communication re-
ceiycd from the chairman of the Executive Commit
tee in relation to the proposed amendment of article
IA OF the constitution governing republican organ
izations.
II will be remembered that q communication was
received and read at the last monthly meeting asking
the views of the members Of each district on the
proposition to repeal the article referred to. which
provides that republican holding office under DEM
ocrac authority shall be eligible to hold Office in any
republican organization. This proposition caused
considerable dissatisfaction, and the consequence
was that the following proposed amendment was SUBJ
mitted u substitute
But no person who shall have been nominated or ndorsed
publican party shall be deemed democrat within the
meaning of this article.
In the First district the amendment was favorably
received No action was taken in either the Third or
Seventh districts; but in the Ninth committee Of
seven appointed at last months meeting ascertain
the sense Of the members the question of repeal
ing the article, reported against it. The proposed
amendment was then read and caused considerable
discussion. Finally the matter was laid the table
for consideration at the next meeting of the assoca-
The New York herald., 1879-02-04
COLLEGE ATHLETICS.

NEW HAVEN Feb. 8. 1872
The coming athletic at Yale has been ar
ranged for fully. Last week something done to
encourage general athletic games in the gymnasium.
the athletic association for field sports being inac
tive, and on Saturday Captain Hutchinson. Of the
baseball team. went to Springfield and met Captain
winsor, of the Harvard team to make dates for the
baseball games for 1879. Last ye,r there was a
plan pursued in the number of games. five being
played instead of three. The plan worked to the
satisfaction of both colleges and seemed to be
fairer than the old system. by increas-
ing the number OF contests there less chance Of
the seasons championship being settled by some
one lucky hit. Yale. it will be recolected. won the
first two games last year. and Harvard the remainder
OF the series. Both Captain Hutchinson and Captain
Winsor in favor OF Ave games and after little
consultation dates were named az follows:-First
game. May 10, in New Haven; second game. May II.
In Cambridge: third game, June %, in New Haven;
fourth game June 25, in Cambridge fifth game. II nec-
essary neutral ground the place to be named here
AFTER the date being June %. Mr. Sumner Of Boston.
will probably be the umpire for the series if his
vices be obtained. He acted to the satisfaction
of both universities last season. The Springfield
meeting was perfectly harmonious. The Yale nine
are training in the gymnasium.
The Yale crew, or the seventeen men who are can
didates for positions the eight also at regular
work