Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-07-08
Republican County Convention.

Republican county COhceHttOH'
The Convention, Of which we give the
particulars inanother column. was one
Of the most harmonious, good-natured
and sensible which she party has ever
held in the County The only offices in
which change was anticipated were,
,he Senator for the Western portion OF
the District. the County Attorney and
Treasurer. There was hardly contest
enough for these to make it interesting.
This was not owing TO aPathy in the
party. but because the candidates tor the
two first were so satisfactory to the peo-
ole and so well qualified for the positions
to which they aspired. that they had no
opposition.
Senator MARTIN. of Rumlord, was re-
nominated by acclimation-a well de-
served compliment. lie is y safe legis-
lator, in whom the people have the ut
most confidence.
Enoch Foster Jr Esq, nominated as
the other Senator, has served as County
Attorney for two terms, and is atalented,
rising lawyer, who viii be an honor 10
our County in this new position. He Is
deseryedly popular and will take high
rank in the legislative branch Of the up
per house. lie came near receiving =
unanimous nomination, and would, but
tor the desire OF portion OF Western
Oxford to compliment Hon. Samuel D..
WadSWorth, Of Hiram, with the vote OF
his representative District.
Albion ?. Gordon. Esq. Of Frye6urg.
received 4 re nomination rs County
Commissioner by acelima,ion-a cOmpl-
ment rarely bestowed in this office,
where so many dissatisfied persons are
liable TO exist after three years service.
Mr.. Gordon is = practical surveyor. and
one OF the best County Commissioners
we have ever had, which accounts Tor the
satisfaction he has given, in discharging
his official duties.
George d. Bisbee, Esq, nominated
for tho responsible Office OF County At
torney. alsobY aeehmaiion. is i young
lawyer who has already acquired more
than a local reputation. Locating IN
Buckheld. ~ the commencement OF his
professional life, by The side OF the genial
and accomplished ANDREWS. he soon re-
eeived good share of the business Of
the place. which has been growing year
ly. lie represented his District in the
the Legislature last winter. and took a
prominent position. which ne held
through the session. There Is 4 about
him 4 msnliness and vigor Of intellect
with professional zeal and knowledge,
which will be sure guarantee that the
interests of the County will be safe in
his hands.
Tbs only excitement OF the Conyeu-
don was the struggle for the nomination
Of County Treasurer. Several candidates
ukkgung up on the morning Of the Con-
Tsntion. all worthy men. who would ill
the position ereditably 10 themselves and
scceptably TO the party. c. c. Cush-
man. Esq. Of Hebron. was the success
iul man. Mr.. Cushman Is we'll know in
the County. having served two terms as
County Commissioner. He.is a genial,
accommodating. capable and honest man,
who will give great satisfaction 70 all, in
the discharge of his official duties.
A better County ticket has never been
presented to the people for their approx.
al. With the unanimiiy in the party and
the demoralized condition Of the democ-
racy. they will walk over the course with =
good healthy majority.