Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-07-09
The County Contention.

The Republican County Convention,
which met on the Sd inst. was one of the
best the party has ever held, notwith-
standing it was called At short notice,
and at q busy season. Every town and
plantation with the exception Of Porter,
Stow, Sweden, Lincoln Plantation and
No. ., Il. /, entitled to eight delegates,
were represented by ninety-one dele
gates. There were more officers 10 nom
inate this year. than will occur again for
Sr'y years, yet the Convention was
entirely harmonious, and the spirit Of
concession so manifest, that our usual
victory is ensuredin September
Hon. Enoch c. Harrington, Of Frye
burg, wasre.nominated for the Senate,
without opposition. J. X. Martin, ESD
received the nomination from the Eastern
portion of the District.
They arc both iudicious, practical men,
OF excellent characterised legislative ex-
perience, familiar with the wants of the
County. who Will be safe Legislators.
VIM. Chase, Esq, OF Buckheld, was
re.nominated as County Commissioner.
His experience OF one term fits him for
greater usefulness TO the County, and be-
ing man Of good Judgment, honest and
capable. he ought to receive the unani-
nous support Of his party.
The contest ior Register Of Deeds in
the Eastern portion Of the County was
not very sharp. The present incumbent,
who had but one election, had the pres
tige Of party usage, in his favor, and VAS
re-nominated. lie is capable, accom-.
modating officer, always at his post, and
serves the public acceptably. His CONF
pOnlor L. I Barker, Esq, OF Bethel, IS
commended 10 favorable consideration,
At the next vacancy, loy the good grace
shown in so heartily coming into his sup.
port. Indeed this is true of all the I'M
successful candidates, and augurs well
Tor the unselfsh character of the men
and the success of the ticket.
There was no opposition TO the re-nom-
nation OF Asa CHARLES, Esq, who has
so aceeptably discharged the duties OF
lhe Registry in the western District,
The many friends of the present Reg
ister OF Probate, Josiah ). Hobbs, ESQ,
were disappointed in MS failure to sue
coed, though they cannot complain, rs he
hss had three terms. The FIRST ballot
was tie-42 to u, and there were sew.
en- absentees. The successful man,
Herrick c. Davis, Esq. at Bgyant'S Pond.
will have hard work to I'LL the place Mr.
Hobbs retires from.
The only other position contested was
that OF Clerk of Courts. 1t WAS suppos-
ed that Mr.. Hutchins had the inside
track, but Mr. Wright. who came later
into the field, shot ahead. Mr. Hutchins
was not so badly hurt as TO prevent hi,
indulging in q pm on the occasion, and
he moved that the vote be made al
Wright or unanimous.
Capt. L. D. Stacy, the present efficient
and accommodating Sheriff, and tht
Treasurer. were re-nominated by accla.
motion.
Republicans Of Oxford, your ticket i
now made up. 1T only remains to or
ganize every School District and roll ul
a larger republican majority than ever
Democracy has made is last venture
1t has abandoned principles Tor chanc
Of success. Defeat it now. and it Ca
never rally again under its old form o
name Its lines are already broken. an
it must make one more surrender TO on
great and ever victorious Grant.