The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-08-27
The County COnve ntiOn.

All the towns in the county except one
We're represented in the County Convention
yesterday, which embraced among its members
the leading Republicans of Cumberland. The
proceedings were of unusual interest, three
new Senators being chosen, and as whole
the nominations will meet the cordial appro-
val of the party in the county.
The Senatorial ticket especially will COM
mend itself to the pa, ty. Hon. HENRY II.
BURGESS of this city, was renominated by ac-
clamation. During three years in the Legis
lature, he has discharged his duties with con-
scientious care and intelligence. The inter-
ests of the State will never suffer so long as
they are entrusted to such men as Mr.. Bur-
CESS.
WILLIAM GooLD ESQ.,, of Windham, is
well known not only in Cumberland County,
but throughout the State. He is a palms.
taking. thoughtful and intelligent man, of un-
doubted integrity and honor. Without being
and is not man who will forget in the Leg
islature that he is entrusted with the inter-
ests of the people. He is gentleman offine
literary requirements and his communica-
tions to the PRESS over the familiar sig
nature of ''W. CO., are always interesting
and instructive.
Hon. SAMUEL A. HoLBRooK of Freeport
is gentlemen well known in the county.
He has served in the House four or five terms
and two years in the Senate. He is justly
esteemed as man of ripe judgment and I'M
Improbable integrity. In the Legislature
he has been distinguished rather for his quiet
influence than for speecb-making, He is not
the kind of man that the fellow with a little
job takes to, and is the natural enemy of the
sappers and miners who attempt to open i'm
proper avenues tn the Treasury.
WILLIAM W. Cross, ESQ.,, of Bridgton is
well-known lumberman of intelligence and
business capacity. In business circles, he has
good name and was presented to the Con-
vention by the people in.that section of the
county. He has not had Legislative expert
ence but the man who manages his own bus
mess successfully and has good reputation
for integrity in business circles. usually makes
good legislator.
CHARLES F. LIBBY ESQ.,, the nominee for
county attorney, is young gentleman whose
careful and studious attention to business,
courteous and geutlemanly department, and
marked capacity and culture have won for
themselves prompt and hearty recognition.
Although young,he has for some time accept
ably filed the position of City Solicitor and is
now promoted to the county attorneyshp by
the spontaneous movement of the convention
entirely without seeking on his part He will
discharge well the duties of this place as he
does all other duties to which he is called.
The denomination of THOMAS PENNELL,
Esq, as Treasurer is merited testimonial to
fidelity and ability in public place.
WILLIAM SMALL, ESQ.,, the candidate for
County Commissioner, is gentleman whose
life, associations and training have specially
fitted him for the duties of the Office. He
has the good judgment and familiarity with
practical affairs required in the position. He
has for many years been a prominent mer-
chant and lumberman in Raymond.
We take great pleasure in commencing the
ticket to the citizens of the County. 1t is
one which may safely be supported and will
assist the State ticket In the matter of the
U. s. Senatorship the Senators are under
stood to be absolutely unpledged and untram-
melled,