Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-07-02

chases OF military sites n at Fort Smelling
and willet's Point, open admissions on tho
door Of tho Senate by democratic SENATOR
that this government has become the most
corrupt Of any upon the Garth. everywher'
population and corrupt lobbyisa rearing
their heads, while the Industrial interests o.
the people lie PROSTATE. Such aspectarle II
a stern admUnition 81 initiate immediate
and determined measures 81 reform.
Re,Olrcd. That IA the language Of Wash
iprton's Farewell Address, that sound poll.
CIV urges "a. NJ nation. 4" TO avoid the accu.
mulalion OF debt, not only by stunning oc'
caslon Of expense, but by vigorous eIertion'
~ time OF peace, to discharge the debts
which unavoidable wars may have entail
ed !" that this policy has been uniformly
been pursued by past administrations OF the
government that IL 10 founded IN wisdom
and has proved profitable by experience.
We therefore condemn and denOunco the
dangerous departure from this wholesome
principle by the present national admins
tration, which has neglected and refused 10
adjust the revenue Of the country ~ It's en-
evitable expenses. and which In the pas,
year Of it, existence has saddled the nation
with dubt Of forty millions in order 70
provide means for ito wasteful and extraya.
CANT appropriations.
R,,oir,d, That In the recent attacks made
in Congress. upon the Fisheries. always here,
toiors cherished ~ a great national interest
We recognize manifestation in tho public
councils Of q southern sectionalism which
to crafty its hostility TO the north. Is will
ling TO strike down the best nursery OF sea
men, and the most essential element Of our
naval power.
RS,0lrsd. That We learn without surprise
that the same Senate committee on COM
mercs which reported bill to strike down
the Fisheries, has agreed upon bill TO
strike down the navigation laws. and admit
foreign vessels to . participation in the
coasting trade OF the country. Both meas
urcs originate IN the same policy and in tho
same passions, are supported by the same
party. and will attain common success un'
less the free States shall forthwith ASSERT
and maintain their just, but long lost iniu-
ence. In the government Of the Union.
Rssolred, That it is the duty Of our
State Government 10 foster our own indus
trial interests, and va render our cordial
approval Of the wi,o and beachcient policy
from which W. are now deriving such hap.
~ results in the increasing emigration TO
the rich valleys Of the interior. and We wall
second every judicious measure 10 further
such settlement.
The resolutions were adopted.
Hon. VIM. =. fessenden was introduced
and addressed the Convention in an eloquent
manner.
Mr.. Poor. from the committee on rs.Olu-
ton. then reported the following which was
unanimously adopted;
Re,O;rod. That the Republican. Of Maine,
in Convention assembled. recognise the EN-.
insnt ability and distinguished public servl'
&C. Of Ills Eicellency. the Hon. Lor NJ.
MoaRrLI. in the Office Of Governor, and his
unanimou. namlna,ion this day for the same
position is pledge Of our determination TO
give him triumphant reelection.
On motion OF Hon. s. =. Benson the
thanks OF the Convention were rendered 10
the President aud other oihcers OF the Con-
vention.
Voted To adjourn.
E.B. FRENCH. Prsnden,.
Pc SHAW. l
WV. W. BOLsrER,
q. A. MILLLR, S
NELsoS DISGLLr.
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