Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-09-08

/ the organization, was appointed by thu
Chairman, without the authority of thu
convention. The Committee, SO appointed
reported contesting delegations from No
Z, Franklin and fremont, Opposition
! towns) where there had never been any
second caucus held.-lt reported two dele
gates each, from Dedhf m, Mariayille, an,
Waltham. Towns carried by them) which
towns cast less than seventy-five Uniot
votes in 1864. and so by the fair and mani
| fest construction of the call were entitled
to only one delegate each. The Commit
tee also reported in favor of DISTINGUISHING
Plantation No. 10, which had elected al
opposition delegate,a citizen of Ellsworth
the Committee laying down the rule that
the small towns and plantations on the
borders Of the county must send residents
great distance, and at considerable ex-
pense, or be unrepresented i'll Union Con
ventions. by this report the Committee
struck off six opposition delegates and ad-
united three additional delegates on theii
own side in the vote on the organization
BY such means they obtained the control
of the convention. and nominated for the
most important county office, one, who
whether Justly or uniustly has less of the
confidence of the party than any other
prominent member.
We do not believe that the Union party
of the County are in favor of the present
nomination for Clerk. but we rather be-
lieve that the nomination was made in de-
iiancc Of majority. Even if this nomina-
ton has the assent of a majority we do not
dor ht,l,utr I'pinp InJt
siduals and miuoritics have rights which
no majority should trample upon. In the
Government these rights are protected by
the Constitution i'm Parties they should
be protected by the mutual cancellation
and respect necessary for the prosperity of
Il voluntary organization.
Conventions are for the purpose of con-
sultaton and the liarmonizing of different
yiews.-not to vindictively crush out earn
est opposing preferences. aud not even the
majority have any right. moral or legal, to
fastcn upon the minority an obnoxious
candidate.
Without once conccding that those hay
ing the control Of the organization, are
by Il willing majority, We de-
clare
iSN. i nat ~ W 'iN iitititI pitVti III
for any faction to force the nomination Of
an Objectionable candidate against the
earnest circumstances of such large and
portion of the party.
I'd That 1t was the duty of all who
cared for the success of the Cuion Party.
to have selected u candidate most acccpta-
Bile to the party at large, and that no such
attempt was made by those controlling
the organization.
81, That the organization of the Con-
vention and Its action throughout. We're
carried on, unfairly, and with 10 regard
To- precedent, justice or common courtesy.
18th. That the denomination for the
principal county oflicc-of one who was
by many to have been already
amply rewarded for party services, and
who now adds no strength to the Union
ticket but rather endangers the party unity,
WAS made solely for selfish, personal ends.
with no regard for the good of the party
nor of the people.
On account OF these facts, and for these
reasons we do for ourselves. and in behalf
Of those whom We represent, deliberately
assert that we consider ourselves. and
Mon men generally absolvcd from all
obligation to support the Objectionable
Of the Convention, at the COM
Ia September election, am, that We are at
full liberty to oppose their election by all
II ana honorable m,aLs
Ne need more new men net rolti-
al hacks, who have hcen III office half Il
peapic. The wise Trainers of our ,,oScrn
nent deemed frequent elections, and the
trrqNe&t changes in office. is
essential inr the good oi the people, and
the safety of the republic, They made
The tenure oi Office short. that there might
he more opportunity fer good citizens to
attain to places OF honor and cmolu,nrnt
We believe the public good us we'll rs the
Interests OF the party, requires that this
principle he carried more fully into prac
tice. at least III the minor offices.
We aware that the charge willhe made
against It's, that by our COURSE, We are di-
vi,lins the party. We rcpcl the charge
and assert that the responsibility is not
with us. We have not been wanting III
attention to party intcrests.-wc have re-
pcatcdly cNpostuiatcd, entrcatcd. and re
moustrattd with the friends of the present
incumhcnt,-we have appealed to their
native justice aud magmanlmity: We have
coujured them and warned them 10 refrain
from II course, which would inevitably in
tcrrupt the harmony OF the parts. They
have driven us to this necessity and the
responsibility is upcm them. Moreover.
there is nothing in the present holiLon OF
County or State politics, that demands Il
slayish obedience to party leaders aud
their nominations, The war is nver,-the
rebellion is crushed; and now is proper
time for political reforms, and for an indie
pendent consideration OF County affairs.
Union men can properly act in a free, un
restrained manner, and We believe such
ACTON Is now necessary. We believe ii
Will do much to free the party from the
control of selfish intriguing politicians, vho
have so long burdened it: We believe that i,
will purify and strengthen our or
ganizaton and commend lis great princi-
pies more iorcibly to the people Mt large.
We believe that the action now taken by
hose whom we represent will result i'll the
greater harmony, unity, and efficiency OF
the Cnien party and for the better good OF
the people.
Actuated by such belief, and with the
sincerest motives, and with confidence in
the rcctitude of our position, We offer this
address for the consideration of all free, in
telligent, upprcjudiced Unionists of the
County.
Rowland Carlton, Brooklin.
Joshua Watson, Srdgwick.
Seth Webb, Deer Isle.
William Wasson, Brooksville.
- - W iH Bluehill.