Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-07-04
The Conventions.

INC As6puOllCslu state convention, las
Thursday, was the largest delegate Con
vention ever held the year alter new
nomination was made, and when re.
nomination Is usually conceded. a thouS
and delegates, lacking ten, were present
and the utmost harmony, good feeling
and confidence in future victories OF the
party. prevailed.
The platform adopted is comprehen.
siye, patriotic and sincere, aud shows that
the party has still important principles to
uphold and establish.
There was entire unanimity and much
enthusiasm in the denomination of Gov.
Perham. all expressing perfect satiSlac.
ton in his administration OF State affairs.
Never was the party better united, and
better prepared to win another glorious
victory at the polls.
Our County Convention occurred the
day after. 1t was one of the best we ever
attended. The delegations were full, and
the representation of men was of the best
possible kind. All were good natured,
smiling and assured. There WAS Just
enough competition to give interest to the
gathering. The struggle was confined to
two ofliceS-that of Senator in the west d.
ern portion of the District. and County
COmmissioner-an il was neither bitter
nor personal. The other officers were re-
nominated by reclamation.
The Senators nominated are Otis Hay
ford, Jr., Esq. of Canton, and Enoch c.
Harrington. Esq, of Fryeburg They are
both young men. in the prime OF life, full
OF energy and sustaining irreproachable
characters. Mr.. Hayford enters upon his
second term. and, with the experience Of
last winter, will make highly valuable
member of the branch TO which he will
be sent
Mr.. Harrington has had two years leg
islatiye experience in the House. He is
young man OF pleasing address, and
culture. He is truly Sel-made. having
padded his own canoe" through life.
and Is Suen man Is the people like TO
honor. His competitor. Mr.. Bean, who
was in the House last year, and who de-
veloped considerable strength for the POI
siGon, gracefully fell in with the wishes
OF the majority and made the vote unani-
nous. Oxford County will be ably rep
resented in the election of her two repub-
lican nominees,
Judge y. III. Walker has made very
acceptable public officer. and gwen salts
ton To all doing business in the Probate
Court. He is well verSed IN law, and his
decisions are made carefully and well.
rarely being contested. lie should re.
ceive hearty support. as he undoubted
ly will.
Hiram y. Ellis. Esq. of Canton. has
served a term OF three years Us County
Commissioner. No one doubts his capa-
city or integrity, but there are some who
favor the One-term system in this office,
and other worthy candidates were brought
up. Mr.. Ellis was successful, and is de.
serving the compliment he received We
have been associated with him intimately
enough, in our official capacity. to afford
opportunity to notice his discernment and
good judgment, and we know that what
he does will be done with honest heart,
and for the best interests OF the people,
so far as it IS in his power to Judge.
We have now opened the campaign.
We present principles we are n ct asham.
ed OF, and men for the suffrages of the
people who will worthily uphold these
principles, and being united and enthu-
siaStic, rs i party, We will give these
nominees n triumphant election in Sep
TENDER.