Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-08-22
THE SITUATION.

Inc OatuIuty voufHdt vi iaSs "coh,
had careful review of the situation in
Maine, furnished by reliable correspond
ents from all sections Of the State. From
that report we cut the following concern
ing Oxford County:
Our Bethel correspondent has this to
say
The political outlook in Oxford county
is full OF hope and encouragement to the
republicans. A careful canvas shows an
increased majority from 1880, and the peo-
pie are alive to the Importance Of the issues
involved In the election. Colonel Robbie
Is very popular with the masses, aud will
receive more than the party strength, as
will the republican congressional ticket
receive the full party strength. The course
OF Mr.. Frye In the Senate meets the hearty
approval Of our people of all parties, es-
pecially his action upon the river and mar
Dor bill, and they will give their votes for
members Of the Legislature, who will re-
turn him to the u. s. Senate. Our county
ticket is very popular with the people, and
will be elected by good msjority over all
opposition. With these flattering pros
poets, and hopeful indications, the repub-
licans OF old Oxford will not rest satisfied.
They know 1.-The price OF liberty is eter-
nal vigilance" They do not undervalue
the strength of the opposition, nor the un'
scrupulous means to which they will re-
sort 10 obtain votes. Neither do they re-
ly upon the widespread divisions existing
in their ranks. They have resolved them
selves into committee OF the whole and
will work with ndi, until victory crowns
their efforts with success the eleventh day
of September
On the other hand, the fusion leaders
see the Handwriting on the wall-Iekei,
Thou art weighed In the balance and
found wanting" The leaders are making
desperate efforts, appealing To the passions
and prejudices of their followers in vain.
Their movements are known TO the re-
publicans, as many who have voted with
them before have declared their purpose
to do so no longer. Some indicate an in-
tention of voting the republican ticket;
others will support Scion Chase; and still
others are Jacksonian democrats from
principle, and believe In an honest admin
istration OF public affairs, a free ballot and
an honest count, 4 sound financial policy,
and an independent, incorruptible Judici-
ary. These will either refrain from vot-
ing, or give their votes for the men who
most nearly represent their views. With
these stubborn facts meeting them on
every side, the opposition leaders have
shouted themselves hoarse, charging the
republicans with bribery and corruption,
and for their exhaustive labor, the people
ask, Where is the corruption! Who
has been bribedy What about Murch and
Ladd on the river and harbor bill: Frye,
Hale, Dingley and Reed were at their post,
and re corded their votes against it, and to
sustain the veto. We want an explanation.
We are for reform. There was an OPP
portunity. The men we helped To elect
failed us at the critical moment" Oxford
county will do her part toward giving Col
Robbie l0, 900 majority.
WEST OXFORD.
A Prycburg correspondent gives the
following from West Oxford -
The campaign can be said TO have hard
IL opened In this part OF oxford county.
No public meetings have been held, as
yet, but there has been individual activity.
and IL is observed that everywhere the
spirit of confidence prevails; that, As far
a. eau be judged, everything is working
satisfactorily for republican success. The
craze which for the past two years has
swept men OFF their political moorings-
though this not 10 such an extent in West
ern oxford as some other sections of the
State-hss apparently whlrled by, and
those who became dizzy and were scooped,
In the tempest, are settling back upon
their former equilibrium, sadder, but wis
er. They realize now the deception, and
bear the reputation OF having embraced
the least amount of real substance by the
greatest length OF shadow on record. The
sreenback. democrat Is dropping the de-
fusion, too, and is ready 10 return TO his
first love, which means anything TO beat
the republicans. lie is assuming the very
moral man now, talks 10 Sabbath school
children OF the paths OF rectitude they
should walk in, and lectures upon any
thing 10 win votes. Them Steers" has no
appreciable circulation here. Three cop
les come TO this postotiice. One is taken
by democrat, and one by one who doesn't
vet know where he is to be claSsed. Tn
Gle Scion Is too honest in his convictions,
aud has too much courage in his temper
ance utte:ances 70 please the average
fusionist-
The thinking and reading voters here
abouts are not unmiudful OF the record al
ready made by Congressman Dingley, and
they will support him very enthusiast
cally. The honest farmer and artisan
sticks a pin In the fact that his voice has
been always raised for equal rights, against
monopolies,-fo reduction OF taxation,
against extravagant appropriations, =
for free schools, against free dram shops,
for agricultural protection, and for
every measure that inures TO individual or
State good. In the light OF snch honesty
of purpose, they cannot afford to let go
their hold upon this man, aud they will
see TO 1t that he is reelected by rousing
msjority.
The issue is clear and distinct; there is