Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-06-24

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the republican party of this nation. Gen
tlemen, am ready TO proceed with the
business OF the convention.
On motion, the following committee
on credentials were appointed:
Androscoggn, w. T. Bonney, Turner; Aroos.
took, John r. Weed, Littleton; Cumberland
Warren II. yinton, Gray Franklin, ). Il; MOTIFS
son, Foxcroit; Hancock, j. ID. Hopkins, ELLSWORTH,
Kennebee, j. W Patterson, Augusta Knox, Hlfahl
Bliss, Jr Washington; lincoln, T.. W. stetsoD'
Damariscotta; Oxford, j $. Hobbs, Paris; Pen
obscot, j. w. Porter. Burlington; Piscataduis A
NJ. Warren, 0rneyille; Sagadahoc, John III. KIM
ball, Bath Somerset Il b: Shepherd, Skowh.gan
Waldo, VIM. o. Poor, Belfast; Washington, Wins
low Bates, Eastport; York, Edwin b, smith, saco
The following were appointed as The
Committee on Permanent Organization on
motion of Gen. Beal of Norway
Androscoggin, Sewall Norton OF Liyermore;
Aroostook. John s. Arnold, Lyndon; Cumberland
Luther Billings, Bridgton; Franklin, Charles j
bore: kennebec, John May winthrop; Knox,
Robert Crockett, Rockland: Lincoln, Frederick
Kent, Bremen; Oxford, Geoige L. Heal, Norway
Penobscot Charles Buflum, Orono; Piscataguis
Vim R,,ck FoNcroft; Sagadshoc, 4. " Minot
Phipsburg; Somerset, 5. r. Prescott, Hart!and
Waldo Amos Pitcher, Noithport; Washington
Harrison Hume, Cherry field York, Caleb Ii. Lord,
Alfred
T.Pullen of Portland, introduced the
following order at the request of the State
Committee. which was passed unani-
mously.
Ordered, That when the vote for Guber-
Material candidate be taken, il shall be by
counties and towns in alphabetical order,
and that the delegates pass from the east
TO the west side OF the hall, in front oil the
stage, as their respective towns arc called.
and deposit their ballot in one place,
under the supervision of the committee
selected TO receive, sort and count votes.
The County Delegations reported q
member Of the Committee on Resolutions
and State Committee.
Resolutions Androscoggin, J. u. Pulsifer OF
Auburn ;Aroostook. George W. Haskell, Hodgdon
Cumberland, Stanley 4. Pullen, Portland; Frank
lin, Horace II. Prescott, New sharon; Hancock l.
c. woodman Buckport, Kcnnebec, Arson +.
Morrill,. Reedheld Knox, William singer, Thorn
aston; Lincoln, ]. NJ. Carlton, Whitehcid; oxford,
Enoch Foster, jr., Bethel; Pcnobscot. charles l..
Stetson Bangor: PiscataquIs. \. Paitcn, Mon
son; sagadahoc, j. w. spaldng Richmond
Somerset, =. ID Lindsey, Norridgewock; Waldo,
George T.. Bracket, belfast; washington, Charles
g. Rounds, Calais.
stat, Comu,itfee-Androscoggin VIM. r. Frye
of Lewiston; Aroostook, Ebcu Woodbury. OF
Houton Cumberland Frederick ROBBIE ofGorham
Franklin VIM =. Lowell of Chcstcryiile Hancock,
j. II Hopkins OF Ellsworth: Kcnnebec, j. u.
Blaine of Augusta; Knox, Paul stevens Camden
Lincoln, Edwin Five OF Newcastle; OXFORD, l.. 4.
Harrington ofFrycburg Piscatnquis, /. Thomp.
son of Dover; Penobscot, VIM, Wingate OF
RanCor: sagadahoc, J. W Wakefield Of Bath
Somerset, Hiram knOwlton of Skowhcgan Waldo,
2 g. Thurlow Of Belfast; Washington, ignstiu'
Sargent of Machias York, Henry q. Dean OF
Biddeforl.
The Committee on organization re-
ported in favor of making the temporary
organization permanent, and it was so
voted by the Convention.
On motion, the rule laid down by the
State Committee. requiring delegates to
be residents of the towns they represent,
was adopted by the Convention.
The Committee on Credentials then re-
ported the whole number Of delegates
entitled to seats TO be 1898, rs follows:
Isl: Franklin, 81; Hancock, 90; kenpebcc, lSs
Knox, ~; Lincoln, -; oxford, lU; Penobscot,
Isl; PiscataQus, II SagadahoC, g: somerset, ~
Waldo, 81; Washington, 20, York, 100.
The Convention then proceeded 10 vote
for candidate for Governor in the man
ncr prescri bed by the order adopted in
in the forenoon. The following gentle
men were made II committee 10 receive.
sort and count the votes:
Androscoggin, ID. II league Aroostook, !. 5.
Nickcrsou: Cumberland, VI. ID. l.. Lane: Frank
lin : IL Lowell; Hancock, ;. T. Kinks kcnnc-
bee A Il Farwell; Knox r. :. Spear: lincoln,
T. Hobson; oxford, r. r.. shaw Penobscot, D..
". Porter, Piscataqus, L. Tollmnni sagadAhoc'
] w spHlding Somerset, j Il. Dascumb Waldo,
\ !, Billings; Washington, Harrison Hume =;
FORK, Chas. Hill.
While the committee was absent count
ing the votes, the Committee on Resolu-
tons reported the following, which were
unanimously adopted with demonstrations
of hearty approval.
ReSolred. That we rejoice in the vast
and varied material resources OF our
State and that il should be the con slant
efforts of every department OF The State
Government by wise, uniform and far
seeing State Policy to deyelopc their re-
sources and bring them into active opera
ton and thus to present profitable employ
mcnt for our Industrious people and 4
home market for the produce of our far
mcrs so rs to stay the tide of emigration
from our State and increase its wealth and
population.
ReS0lred, That while we would main
tain and preserve the sacredness OF the
public debt 10 the State and nation and
the gradual payment OF the same nc.
cording to the letter and spirit of the con-
tract: we are also in favor of the re-
duction of the burdens of taxation, inter-
nal and external, So far rs is consistent
with the public credit and wise regard
10 all the industrial interests OF the
country, and we are opposed to fostering
one branch of industry at the expense OF
another, but hold that the burdens and
benefits should be equally distributed to
ALL
ReSolred, That the shipping interests
of the State and nation demand the care
ard protection of the government and the
adoption OF such measures rs shall afford
relief to the owners and builders OF vessels.
ReS0ired, That we renew our adhesion
TO the principles of prohibition and a
vigorous and impartial enforcement OF
the laws to that end.
Resolred, That We have entire conf
dence in the ability, integrity and patri-
otsm of Hon. Sidney Perham, the nominee
ofthis convention, and as IN additional
evidence of the fidelity of the people of
Maine TO true Republican principles we
propose to elect him by triumphant
majority.
The Committee that received the votes
then reported