Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-07-06
ALBION K. PARIS.
The Democratic Nominee for Governor.


The Democratic Advocate gives synopsis
of Gov. Paris political history as follows -
For FIVE years, from 1922 10 1927, our NOM
inee was Governor of this State, then in its in
fancy, and has always been regarded as one of
the greatest and best men. While exercising
the duties of Chief Magistrate, he enjoyed the
entire confidence Of the peoples representa-
tives in both branches of the legislature, and
was universally spoken Of by men Of all parties
as an upright, pure-mnded, able and consistent
chief magistrate, who devoted himself with re-
markable industry to the manifold duties of his
offices, and was always prompt and efficient in
their discharge.
We might mention in this connection various
instances wherein Gov. PARIS has been com
pl:mented by political opponents, for the en-
ergetic and prompt discharge Of his official du-
ties, but forbear to do so. Nearly forty years
of official service have proved him good and
faithful public servant, who knows the right,
and dare mention il too
Throughout the length and breadth of the
State he is intimately known TO our dstn-
guished men of both political parties, who
have enjoyed official intercourse with him as
members of both branches Of the Legislature,
and in other capacities. Such men as Peleg
Sprague, now Judge of the u. S. District
Court in Boston, Hon. Daniel Goodenow, Of
Alfred, Gen. Fessenden, and Joshua Richard
sun, Of Portland, Attorney Gen' Evans, Of
Gardiner, and Hon. Timothy BouielIe, of
WatervilIe, are among The MANY of his pOIiti-
cal opponents who have, while members Of The
Legislature, horne testimony 10 the deserved
popularity of Gov. PARIS. Hon. Robert p
Dunlap, of Brunswick, as a member Of both
branches Of the Legislature, and Hon. Reuel
Williams, of Augusta, as a member Of the
House Of Representatives, were intimately as
sociated with Gov PARIS during his entire
term Of office, and have often taken occasion to
bear testimony TO his admirable qualifications
for the duties imposed upon him. Hon. John
Anderson, deceased, and Hon. James G..
Churchill, OF Portland, as members Of the State
Senate Hon John Rnggles, Speaker Of The
House Of Representatives in 1850 Hon.
Theodore ingalls,, of Bridgton, and Hon. An
son g. Chandler, Of Calais, were also among
the many whose official relations entitled them
to speak, as they have been known to do in
former years, of the faithful and able admins
traii0n of Gov. PARIS, as Chef Magistrate of
Maine. For period Of five years he exer-
csed great judgment and discretion in recon-
mending and approving wise laws for the gov
eminent of our new and growing Stale, and in
promoting our common welfare.
As before stated he held this office for Pc
Rod Of five years and perempIoriIy declined a
reelection in 1896 He delivered five annual
messages, and many occasional messages dur
ing that period, all replete with sound, com
mon sense views of public policy. He was
also a member of both branches Of Congress,
House and Senate, Judge Of the U. s. Dlstric,
Court il Maine, and was subsequently, appoint
ed by Gov. Lincoln, in 1929, successor to
Judge PrebIe, as Judge Of the Supreme Ju-
diciaI Court in this State. This office he re-
signed in 1896 after years service, much
10 the regret of the legal profession Immedi-
ately on his resignation of the JndQeship
Ito which, as our Constitution then stood, he
was appointed for iie) re was nominated by
President Jackson to the office of Comptroller
in the Treasury Department at Washington
and unanimously confirmed by the U. S. Seu-
ate. He then removed to the seat Of Govern
nent, and proved himself such an efficient and
popular officer that no administration, however
prnscri ptive, would remove him from office I'M
Ill the advent of Mr.. Fillmores administ ration
in 1850, when Gov. PARIS retired from his
official position, and removed to Portland, hop
ing 10 rest from his iaJorS' the remainder If
his life.
His popularity was SUCH however, that in
the spring Of 1852 he was nominated as mayor
of tina, city by the Democratic party, and elect
ed over Neal Dow. then in Office BY more than
400 majority. He would have received re-
election last year. but peremptorilv declined
being candidate against his pciH, and ,cith-
ont his kloclcdge Of IL at The tin.c, he ,cas nom
mated by reclamation for Governor, and IRE
trust he 'ciH be triunPhantly elected by the peo-
pile oUer factions.