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

be the standard bearer for the ensuing
wear. lie then moved that the Hon
Sidney Perham be re nominated by nc
clamation for Governor, which WA
promptly and enthusiastically done, ant
committee, consisting of MessrS. Hill
of Saco, Cram of Portland, Shaw, 81
Paris. and Osgood and Haincs. OF Au
gusta. were appointed to notify GOV. Per
ham Of his nomination.
Col. Robbie. of Gorham, remarked thai
the interval OF waiting could be we'll EN-
ployed by speeches from some OF the dis
tinguished gentlemen known to be pres
enl. This was followed by loud cries
for Blaine. and though refusing To take
the platform for speech. he spoke Tor Il
few minutes with his usual point am,
vigor. taking for his text the resolve o'
the Democracy at Augusta, Tuesday. "a
the effect that they did not propose 10
fight against the. constitution or the
law any longer Last year they wanted
to steal A candidate from the Republicans.
Now, he only vital point in their plat
form is a grudging acknowledgment that
| the republicans have been right IN prin-
ciple. Next year we may hope. If we
are To believe these gentlemen. artlesS
and Ingenious "a they seem. the democ-
racy will come over bodily and take both
our candidate and cur platform. Still he
felt very much like The old deacon in
Kennebec County, who had very wild
son. but who had suddenly got religion.
He questioned The boy in all ways about
his experience. and though he stood it
well, he ended with declaring, "Johp.
you talk well, but before God, have
narrowing doubts
Mr.. Blaine closed with IN earnest ap-
peal Tor continued efforts and success Of
the Republican party.
Next came calls Tor Frye and the
Hon VIM. p Frye. of Lewiston. took the
platform. remarking that he being 4
smaller man than the Speaker of the
House of Representatives,, he felt the
need of showing himself. that he might
make up in some way Tor lack OF speech.
Mr.. Frye WAS loudly cheercd, and made
an inspiring speech of a quarter of an
hour, closing just as Governor Perham
was ushered upon the platform 10y the
committee OF gentlemen who had waived
upon him.
The Chairman here introduced the
Governor, whose presence was greeted
with much cheering.
In short and very clear speech, he
thanked the convention tor the new hon.
ors they had paid him, and accepted the
nomination so Gathering rendered. At his
inauguration. six months ago, lac made
certain pledges TO the people. and he
hoped he had kept them; and the conven.
ton evidently believed him. for they said
so with many demonstrations of satisfac-
ton.
The following are the resolutions as
adopted;
ReSolred, That we cherish patriotic
and honorable pride in the past history
of the Republican party, identified as il
is with the triumphs OF human freedom
and progress, with the emancipation OF
an oppressed people from bondage, and
with the preservation OF our country
from the anarchy and ruin threatened by
the late rebellion; and that while we lul-
" appreciate the great questions now
presented to the country for solution.
many of which are the Outgrowth Of the
civil war lust ended, we rejoice that I'M
like those whose record in opposition 10
the war is unchangeably written. we
have no cause for consignins the past
with its eventlul memories to oblivion,
and no desire TO forget the lessons OF pa
tIiotism and loyalty contained in its
teachings.
Rc>oired, That while We recognize the
excellence Of our plan OF State govern
ments existing under. and acting in har.
monV with the Constitution al the Uni
ted States, we believe that the federal
government established under The same
Constitution, does possess. and ought TO
exercise sufficient power to protect every
American citizen in the untrammelled eX.
preston of his sentiments. in the free eN-
erci,e OF the ballot, in the fullest enjoy.
'ncut of his property, and in The absolute
safety OF his person, wherever the Amer.
lean fac floats over American soil, and
this protection OF the government should
be extended 10 every citizen Of the Uni
ted States, whether upon land or sga, At
home or abroad.
Restored, That in the present eXIgen-
cieS OF Our country, Il tariff on imports Is
the rcadieSt and least oppressive mode ot
raising the larger portion OF the revenue
needed for the support of the federal
government. and that in assessing the
duties. care should be- taken to - adjust
them as not To prejudice but 10 promote
the interests of every section and branch
OF industry in the land, special pains
being taken To foster in every practicable
WAY the honor ;Ind interests oi the Amer
lean laborer.
HcSoired, That the revival OF Ameri.
can commerce is u matter OF national inn
portanec. and that by the passage OF the
bills recommended by the special Con-
glessional committee, or other proper
means, measures should be taken 10 eff
feet it,
ReSOlred, That we rcailirm our faith IN
the principle of prohibition and in its inn
partial enforcement.
ReSOlred. That the administration OF
President Grant. by It's economical man
aoement OF the national finances and its
enormous reduction oi the national debt,
L. L. ~ 10 nnnlncI III Ihn lnraiOn affairs