Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1858-08-27
T,he County Convention.

Tkc County Convention.
The county convention on Wednesday Of
last week was very tull one. The utmost
good feeling was manifested throughout its
proceedings. The various sections of the
county were well and ably represented, and
the candidates from each section were urged
on the attention of the convention with ear
ncstuess, but in good temper and in spirit
Of harmony. Nothing but kindly feelings
among rival candidates existed, and when
the adjournment was called for, everybody
said that good days work had been done,
and excellent nominations made. Nothing
remains now, but to 60 into the work and
elect these nominees, with good round ma
jority. OF the candidates for Senators, it is
needless to speak. They are gentlemen ex-
tensively known and OF wide business reputa-
ton. Col. John N. Swazey of Bucksport
the Senator in the Western part of the coun-
ty has had considerable legislative expert
cnce, and possesses ability and integrity.
Capt. \. b. Simpson, is succ essfll business
man. lie is at this time quite extensively
engaged in business. He has had some leg
islativc experience. The Sheriff and county
commissioner are the present incumbcnts :;
and their denomination is compliment
Mr.. Hale, the present Co. Attorney by ap-
pointmcnt, has secured the good will and the
confidence of the community where he is
known; and the manner of performing the
duties of his Office has won for him praise.
All We have to say for the candidate for
Treasurer, is, that he will attend to its du-
ties with what ability he possesses; and when
the time comes by usage for change, he
will I've found advocating claims of the rcgu-
larl1 nominated candidates with zeal and
carnestness. Annexed we give the Resolu-
tons passed at the Convention.
R,soircd, That on the broad question of
national politics the Republican party stands
on the platform of 1856, representing the
principles Of FREQ soil, free speech and free
men, and that in carrying out those princi-
pies TO their great and final consummation,
our course shall he that of moderation and
canior towards local rights and sympat hics.
when such are exhibited with reciprocal can
dor and moderation
Resolred, That the administration of Pres
i,lent Buchanan has entirely forfeited the lit
tie trust We placed in it. promises when in.
augurated that its history is record of
evasion, oppression. iaithlcssness. fraud and
unexamplcd decline in national prosperity
and that We place with pride our principles
in direct antasonism with its policy.
{ Resoteed, That the unprecedented ration
al expenditure attending the present admin
istration and the almost every day exposure
of corruption aud rettenncss in government
officials, fully awaken us to the Importance
of securing economical supervision and exc
cution of our Political policy by the FL ,ction
and appointment of men to places Of trus
ani responsibility, who do not require inycs t
ti.atins committees to re main in constant s,.s
sion over them.
Resolred. That the Jealous seriioaai,sm,
manifested by the 50 called Democratic par
~ lei by the extreme Southern sentiment,
in the blow struck at New EagIanl inter
ests. in the measure for the reI,;, of the
Fishing Bonnt,s, is only cIutllcl bv the au-
da ,ious ciIrontery with which the same pr
" has calimed ,c,election of its own Com
grc>sional canlid,t,~, t. defeat a measure,
conceived, brought forth, and nurscd in its
own b n IN.
R,soired, That the ton, Of the a lmini-tra
ii III organ sine, the last Kansas election,
give us reason To believe that this question is
not .'t;lel, All 4 eus ~trnin. that in clm-
ins 'ssi,ns of Congress va shall have as
great need Gas in the pas) of men on whom
can rely for the truth and the right.
Resoifed, That State has reason 10 be
proud Of its rep e$cntttion in Con ,r'>s and
that We fully recognize the ability, fearless
ness and itithiunc-s with watch the Hon.
Sephcn c. fpstsr has represented cur own
District that we will heartily on in nsur-
ing the common triumph IL his elect III. and
that our rcluke ef the Administrations po,
litical cnormitics shall! b, SHOWN in the over
whcmiug defeat which shall corrsi.u hi,
competitor to that retired privacy" which
his 1t Versatility may p'r!Iuls eminently
it him to appreciate.
Resoiced, That our minimum edu'y in
Hancock County is 10 give the Republican
candidates 1T the September election an in
creased majority Yer those of lSit, and that
through the mist Of corruption and the iog
Of falsehood We will fight our way 10 thi,
contamination.
Resoired. That we repose entire tru tni
confidence in the county candidates nom ma
tel this day and thai they shall receive our
Hearty and undiyids i support.