Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-06-24
Comments OF our Exchanges on the Nom
InatiOn for Governor.

The Portland Press says
Although still q Young man, he has
been prominently before the public ia
various positions Of honor and uust, but
chiefly as the manager and editor of one
the leading journals Of the State.
"Mr. Diu.ley has been identified WITH
eycy reform and advance movement OF
The period, but always in conservative
way. Among other things he has been
a consistent and constant temperance ad-
yoca,e and possesses the fall confidence
Of all temperance men in the State.
Mr.. Dingley as Governor, may be re
lied upon TO discounteuance all rash, il,
considered and has,y attempts to force
he Legislative stream above the popular
sountain. Iii. recommendations will be
made with care and thought, lipencd by
MS large and critical observation of men
md things from a journalistic standpoint
lie is firm enough to veto any unwisc
and IL, digc>,ed legislation, and may be
.elicd upon as a cheek upon the possible
scceutricitie. of our Solons OF tho Senate
md House.
above all he is an honest man and
MS face will be firmly set against all
frauds, cogruptous and ma'teasances OF
aigh or low degree.
FINALLY we may congratulate the poo
DE that we are 10 have a Governor 50
satisfactory, on the whole, and one At
whose hands the State will suffer no det'
rimcnt. lie is discreet, sensible, conserv-
atiyely progressive, honest and able.
He will make safe and good Govern
or"
The Portland Argus (Dem.) says. al
ter some critical remarks
MIR Dingley is socially very pleas
ant gentleman, careful business man,
Industrious. successful. and we believe
honest. II the majority oil our people
of Maine hold 10 the views aud policy
which he represents, they cannot do bet
ter than to vote tor HIM"
The Bangor Wing places Nj. Dingley's
name at its editorial head, rs its candid
ate for Governor and says
The choice of the Convention has by
an overwhelming majority laIlen upon
Mr.. Dingley. and we promptly tender to
that gentleman as the candidate OF the
Republican party, the assurance Of that
earnest support which we should have
expected from his friends had our pre-
ference prevailed
Through the somewhat animated
canvass for the nomination. it is crafty.
ing to know that no question has been
raised as to the ability. integrity or per
sonal character of either OF the candidates
Mr.. Dingley, who is now our candidate
Tor Governor, is we'll known as the
editor of one of the most prominent
Republican papers OF the State, which
ne has conducted with marked ability
and ne has had an extensive expert
ence in the affairs of the State, having
served six terms in the Legislature, dur
ing which he was twice elected to the
Speakership of the House of Representa-
ives. As an editor and legislator he ha
been the warm champion of the princi
pies OF the Republican party and a
earnest advocate OF moral ideas aud plo
gresSiye measures OF public policy"
The Boston Advertiser says: "Th
spirit manifested at the Maine Republica
State Convention he'd at Bangor, Thurs
lay, was excellent, and its action wise
Hr. Diugley. although not the first new
paper editor ever nominated tor Governo
IF Maize, will be the first Of the prule:
lion 10 be elected to the gubernatori'
chair of that State. During long caret
or so young a man. he has held a mo-
honorable position. and has rendere
service not only TO lis party but 10 tt
State. of which any man might we'll /
Sproud He will make an earnest an
vigorous chief magistrate, ana ms cantiC