The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-08-21
POLITICAL.
From the Eastern (Ms) Argus, Aug 10.
THE GRAY CONVENTION.

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From the Eastern (Ms) Argus. Aug. To-
THE GRAY CONVENTION.
We publish to-day the proceedings Of the demo
cratic convention at Gray, on Wednesday. W.
have never published the doings OF any Of coun
" conventions with more unaffected pleasure thar
we do the proceedings of this and for the good
son, that il characterized by the utmost harmo
ny and good feeling. From the opening Of the con-
venion ill the close--during the entire day-we
heard not one unpleasant word. All was harmony
and concession, that promise well for the cause In
September next.
The convention was full, with the exception OF
HarPswe which sent no delegates and was com ca
posed Of the sterling democracy Of the county. Inc
candidates presented good men and true, and are
worthy the support of old Cumberland.
The candidate for governor and for the county
and senatorial Offices now fairly before US; and
Il is time that the organization In reference to their
triumphant election should be begun. There is now
but little time to elapse before the baot-box will be
presented for our sufnges. II is important cleo
tom important results hang upon il: United States
senator for six years is of them. Let no side
questions, sn,s, crowded upon US often by po-
litical opponents, and too often fostered by luke
warm friends be thrust into our election for Interior
purposes. Let us work for the cause.-the cause
alone---and not for men.
Here is list Of men presented, which as respect
able county convention was ever gathered to-
gether in Cumberland have selected with extraor-
binary unanimty. The democratic party is capa-
BILE OF carrying them through triumphantly. Shall
Il be done? or shall lukewarmness and our enemies
defeat them' We do not believe it can be SO. And
we call las we have often done in years gone by,
and with equal confidence in the result) for old
comrades in arms--the democrats of Cumberland
couniy--to take their usual bold and manly steps
towards carrying the ark of democracy safely on
their shoulders through the Red-sea Of federalism
the 9Th Of September. Let us begin the good work
at once, and few days will show that the "Sar in
the East" is still brilliant in the political firm
ament
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION FOR CUMBERLAND
COUNTY, &C.
This convention was held in the Unversaist
meetng-hou at Gray, agreeable to previous no.
tce, at 10 o'clock, a. M, on Wednesday, the 18th
instant.
The convention was called to order by Captain
Sirout of Durham. A. Haines, ESQ.,, was chosen
chairman for the purpose Of organization.
Number Of delegates in the county convention, GA.
Hon. VIM. Dunn, Of Poland, was elected presi-
dent OF the convention, having received As votes.
Mr.. d. thanked the convention in an appropriate
manner for the honor conferred upon him.
Leander Valentine, of Westbrook, was appointed
secretary.
Messrs. Goa, Yeaton, and Royal were appointed
to receive Sort and declare the votes fcounty treas
urer who reported as follows:
Whole number of ballots Unnecessary to a
choice SO. John w. Smith had 46-Scattering l6;
and Gen. Smith was renominated.
Messrs. LEACH Smith, and Hall, were appointed
to the same duty for clerk of the courts Reported
the whole number of ballots to be 81; of which,
Charles Cobb had Sc, and he was renominated.
Messrs. Freeman Warehouse, and Gross re.
ported the state of the vote for county commissioner
in place Of Chas. Hanaford ESQ.,, whose term Of Of
fee had expired by law.
Daniel Merrill, Of Falmouth, was nominated.
H. ]. Swasey, esq, of Standsh, was nominated
for county attorney.
Voted to adjourn one hour.
Met according to adjournment.
The committee (Messrs. Haines, Stone, Leach
Lttefed, and Ingalls) chosen to draught resolu-
lions, reported the following, which were adopted:
RESOLUTIONS.
Resolved, That it is the most solemn duty Of this
convention TO express the deep feeling Of grief
which pervades its members, in common with the
citizens Of the United States, at the decease of An
drew jackson, whose life was devoted to the welfare
OF his country, and to the support of the true prnc
pies of democracy and liberty.
Resolved, That in the election of James X. Polk
TO the presidency of the United States, we hail the
return of the administration to democratic principles
and we have the fullest confidence that, by his adj
ADMINISTRATION, those principles will be illustrated and
enforced.
Resoiued, That the democratic party is now, as in
times past in favor of divorce of the State from all
banking corporations, and return to the indepen-
dent treasury system; that in favor of tar
if for revenue purposes only, though discriminating
within that limit to afford incidental protection to
own manufactures.
Resoired That the good and safety Of the common
country, and the responsibility and dignity of the
democratic party, demand that politicians should be
honest frank, and faithful; that they should stand
aloof from all intrgues and bargaining; that persons
in Office should regiously adhere to, and carry out
the views and wishes of their constituents; that when
the opinions Of the constituency and those of the
representative conflict, the opinions of the repre-
sentative should yield to those of the constituency
and that it is the unquesonabe right Of the people
not to be aenated lat least, without their special
consent thereto) from meeting to discuss and
Inc the doings and votes of their representatives,
and, at their own option, approve or disapprove OF
such doings and votes; and that any person who
would deny TO the people this right, would violate
the sacred laws of republican liberty.
Resolved, That we regard the annexation Of Texas
10 the United States essential TO the future well
fare of our country; and that the firm determination
of our national administration to preserve the in
tegrity OF our northwestern territory should COM
,nand the warmest approval of every American
czen and, further,
Resolved, That we solemnly reassert the right of
the American Union to the whole Of the Oregon
territory up latitude 81 degrees and 40 minutes
north; that we do not consider that right an open
question; that compromise yielding part Of il to
Great Britain should be made, because claim is
Just our title clear, and, if need be, our means amply
competent TO defend it.
Rtsoiped, That the public acts Of the Hon. John
Fairfield, the democratic senator from this State.
command our entire confidence, which is confirmed
by the able, faithful, and distinguished manner in
which he has discharged the various trusts confer
red upon him by the democracy of Maine.
Resolved, That, with undiminished confidence in
the ability, integrity, and democracy of the Hon:
Hugh j. Anderson, we again cheerfuly recommend
him to the suffrages of the people for reelection as
governor of this State.
Resolved, That we pledge ourselves to exert all
Just and honorable means to secure the election OF
the several nominees this day by us selected as can
ddates for county officers for the county of Cum
berand.
Voted the following resolution:
Resolved, That it is the sense of this convention
that we instruct our representative in Congress to
use his influence to reduce the pay Of members, SO
to be adequate only to the services by them
dered.
Charles Holden, of Portland; Allen H. Cobb, oil
Durham and Jacob H. Clements of Gorham were