Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-08-19

haven Centre.
Observation-Disclosures Kent Of Bremen,
was unanimously nominated for Senator
VIM. II. Hilton of Damariscotta, Tor
County Attorney; Joseph J. A. Hootses
of Jefferson, Tor County Commissioner.
Democratic State Convention
Gen. F. S. Nickerson. of Searsport'
was President. but had no Suggestions OF
advice 10 offer. and made no speech.
David Frost. of Norway. was the Vice
President for Oxford County-S. c. an
drews, Esq, OF Buckfeld. on Resolu'
tons, and Alfred S. Kimball, Esq, OF
Waterford. on the State Committee
The first ballot for a Governor Was
taken. As follows:
Whole number of votes cast, :H5
Necessary N q choice. l3S
Joseph Ti,comb. Kenuebunk bad $50
ARENAS Libby. Augusta. lOt
Frederick Pike. Calais. ~
Jas. c. Madigan, Houlson, III
J. c. Talbot, :
Ferguson Haines,
No choice.
The Convention was rather afraid TO
announce the ballot until the COMMITTEE
on Resolutions reported, but finally con-
cluded to, and then deferred another bal
lot until after The resolutions were resd.
A nomination was made on the second
ballot, as follows:
Whole number of votes 5So
Necessary for choice lO
Joseph Titoomb had I9e
Aricmas Libby ~
F. A. Pike ii
John Z. Talbot
James c. Madigsn /
William T.. Haineg 4
The resolutions are so everlastingly
long. like one of Frank Smiths legal re-
joinders 10 an indictment against his ral'
road. that We must be excused from II IL
inc our paper with them. Even Simp-
son. Of the Belfast Journal, democratic.
cannot stand their yerbOsity, and dis
claims any approval of their length. in
his endorsement Of them. We refer TO
the Register for the full text. We give
the substance of them in an abstract.
The first ailirms that the Democratic
party seeks 10 revive no dead issues, but
stands by its immortal principles-the re-
served rights OF States, a strict construs-
ton OF the Federal constitution, the
greatest individual liberty consistent with
public order. liberal naturalization laws,
q tariff for revenue, and specie payments
as soon as they can be secured without
disturbance 10 the business OF the coun'
try. This resolution differs from the
Ohio resolution by declaring distinctly in
favor of free trade. and against the bank.
rupt law. the national banks and con-
solidation of railroads
The second resolution promises pro-
lection TO the producing classes.
The third encourages the Changers.
The fourth requires the public lands TO
be reserved for actual settlers.
The fifth calls for the curtailment OF The
government patronage and the punish
ment of official misconduct.
The sixth condemns the salary grab.
and the increase of the Warden's salary
in the State prison.
The seventh rebukes the Presidents
conduct in setting up by the bayOnet
government in Louisiana.
The eighth holds the Republican party
responsible for all its acts, and also Tor
corrupting the virtue of Democratic Con-
gressmen.
The ninth doubts the e1pediency OF in
traducing into this State the Prussian sys'
TEN of compulsory education.
The tenth appeals to patriotic men OF
all classes. without regard to party
names, TO unite with the Democracy on
terms OF perfect equality.
Mr.. Smith preisced the resolutions by
remarkins that they wero agreed upon
By n majority of the committee and that
the minority held themselves at liberty to
oppose them before the convention.