The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1873-09-18
OREGON DEMOCRACY.

OREGON DEMOCRACY.
The Democratic State Convention OF Ore
CON convened, in Portland, on September 9TH
and was largely attended, one hundred ano
twenty delegates being present either in person
or BY proxy, and many prominent Democrats
from different sections being present as lockers
on. The leading candidates before the Con
ventiou, Hon. Geo. r. Helm, Hon. }. w. Mes
NTH, and Hon James H. Slater, were several
ly called upon and addressed tho Convention
On the fifth ballot Nesnith was nominated. re.
ceiving sixty.two votes out of one hundred and
twenty cast. The nomination OF Mr.. Nesm'tn
was then made unanimous. The Convention
was then addressed by the nomiuee, ~ also BY
Messrs. Helm and Slater; the latter two gen.
tleuen pledging their hearty support In the
campaign to their successful competitor. The
nomination of Mr.. Nesmith 10, we believe, the
strongest that could have been made. Jim
Nesmith is known to nearly every man, woman
and child in the State; and no man stands high
er in the estimation Of the people Of Oregon
than "Nez," as he il Familiarity called by old
Oregonians. His record as United States Sen
ator is without spot Or blemish; and his hon.
esty and ability are unquestionable. Conser.
vative men of all parties will rally to his stand
ard; and, with the undivided support Of the
Oregon Democracy, he will be triumphantly
elected by an overwhelming minority A hrn
and steadfust friend Of Eastern Oregon, his
nomination cannot but be acceptable to the
Democracy of that growing section. though
they doubtless preferred. as their first choice
candidate from their own region. Th" Rad-
ical candidate, whoever he may be. will find
Colonel Nesmith more than match for him on
the stump Well posted in the political history OF
our country, an able debater u shrewd political
manager, and, withal an honest man. who re.
tired from the high office Of Senator. after
six years service, with clean hands. We consid'
er that the Oregon Democracy have honorcd
themselves in their selection Of u standard
bearer. The platform has'the ring Of the true
metal 1t denounces corruption in all quar-
tiers, including the back pay grab. the Louisiana
outrage, aud the granting OF subsidies to steam.
ships to import Chinese laborers u America
Ii demands tariff for revenue only, aud an
appropriation of the proceeds Of the sales OF
alternate sections Of the public lands to aid IN
the construction OF the Portland, Dalles aud
Salt Lake Railroad
The Indian Peace Policy 10 denounced
aud a resolution also adopted TO the eliec,
THAT the crimes aud revolving mlsdeneauors
Of John NJ. Nipple. alias John II. Mitchell.
met with their most emphatic condemnation
and in common with all good men they demand
his resignation or his expulsion from the L S
Senate. Senator Mitchr!l's personal friends
endeavor.d To defeat the latter resolution bu,
were unable to do so.
A grand ratification meeting was held after
the Convention adjourned at which speeches
were made by prominent Democrats amid
much enthusiasm. Colonel Nesmiih will. with
out doubt. make thorough canvass Of the
State. and we hope TO chronicle his election by
Ut least one thousand majority.