Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-07-02
The Committee on Resolutions report

The Committee on Resolutions report
cd the following Resolutions:
Resolved, Thatwe hail with Joy the res
toration Of peare and the supremacy Of the
Constitution. # &s -
Resogrca, That With 4 restored Union,
the thanks of the nation are first due TO
the noble men, who, mindless of life,
brayed the dsagcrs Of the field and the
ocean for its preservation. And it is a
source OF qualification to patriotic citizens,
that an army of more than million Of
soldiers have returned to their homes and
! their industrial pursuits, without distur-
bance, and are now mingling with their
fellow citizens in tho ordinary avocations
of life, without distinguishing marks save
the glory of their wounds.
ResoIred, That we have entire con-
fidence in the National Administration.
1t is entitled to the confidence Of The
country Its patriotism and integrity
and pure motives commend il to all good
men. Its wise craftsmanship has already
been shown, and its ability will continue
to be illustrated. And we rejoice that
there has been placed at its head and by
so general suffrage. the great chiettain,
upon whom grateful republic has thus
FASTENED to confer its highest honors, and
to whom by general acclaim It comedies
its greatest Indebtedness.
Maine has great natural resources and
a climate giving yigor TO her people; her
soil is the best and her forests the largest
in New England; her frontier upon the
ocean invites to commerce, and no State
has greater advantages for shipbuilding,
or equal facilities for successfully conf
peting for the carrying trade OF the
country. Her ample water power waits
only to be used to supply the world with
fabrics and manufactures and when her
railroads are completed, that arc now in
progress. she will have new vantage
ground in the race for growth and pros
perity by her nearer proximityto COM
mercial centres, and her easier access TO
the markets of the East and the West.
Resolred, therefore. That the policy Of
the State Government should be marked
and distinct in favor of the development
of her material interests. And.
Resoircd, tn her, That the Republican
party of Maine has no more pressing mis-
sion entrusted tO lis care, rs the dominant
power of tho State, than To make the
most, as best it eau, of those great
resources for the ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF its
citizens and the enhancement of their
welfare.
Rcsoircd. That in Legislative appropria-
tons an enlightened forecast will bear in
mind always our present Indebtedness,
and that in municipal expenditures and
I official disbursements. the strictest person
al accountability should be exacted.
RcSolred, That we emphatieally renew
our adhesion to the principles of prohibi-
ton and vigorous enforcement OF laws
/ 10 that end.
! ReSolred, That Joshua l.. Chamberlain.
/ the nominee Of this Convention for Cover
nor of Maine, is one of our most eminent
citizens, distinguished Tor his scholarship.
his patriotism and his undying military
record With confidence in his integrity
and ability, and pride in his record. we
commend him 10 the suflrages Of the
people, and with an assurance of his
triumphant election.
The report WAS accepted The resou-
tons unanimously adopted.