Oxford Democrat., 1875-06-22
Whole,number OF votes,
Necessary % n choicei
Selden Connor had,
49,.

of Maine for Governor.
On motion. Messrs Il. a. Smith OF
Portland. Cobb OF Lewiston, Burbank ol
Limerick. Blunt OF Skowhegan. &. >.
Pennell of Portland, Palmer oil Gardiner,
and Small OF Bangor, were constituted
committee To wait upon Gen. Connor,
inform him OF the action OF the Conven'
ton and request him TO address lis ineui-
bers. The committee soon returned con-
ducting Gen. Connor 10 the platform.
His appe arance was i signal for applause
which was enthusiastically continued un-
til he WAS presented to the chairman.
Mr.. Thomas introduced Gen. COnnOr
To the Convention and proposed three
cheers in his honor. which were heartily
rendered. When the applause had sub.
sided, Gen. Connor addressed the Con.
vention rs follows:
Mr.. President and Gentlemen Of HC
ConretniOH Your committee have in.
formed me OF your action affecting my
self. and in response TO your invitation
communicated by them, | come before
you to declare my acceptance of your
nomination and To tender you my heart
ielt nowledgments for the distinguish
! ed honor YOU have bestowed on me in
naming me as your candidate Tor the
! Governorship of our noble State.
Although the voluntary expressions OF
friendly wish and Intention in my behalf
that havecome TO me from various sections
OF the State. and the favorable mention OF
large portion OF the Republican press,
have, in some degree prepared me Tor the
position in which | am now placed by
your suiirages, yet, standing here in the
| presence OF the delegated authority OF the
great majority of the people OF Maine, !
appreciate as could not have done under
other circumstances the personal compli
ment thus conveyed TO me, and am filled
with new and weighty sense OF the
duties and responsibilities OF the high
Office you are willing to eulrust 10 me.
An earnest desire to justify your gen
erous confidence, and strong regard for
the honor and welfare OF our State, in
spire me with the firm resolve 10 spare no
effort and 10 consider no other consequent
ces in the endeavOr TO faithfully discharge
the duties that will be incumbent on me
if your choice shall prove to be the choice
of The people also.
| pledge YOU and the thousands for
whom you act in that event. an honest
purpose and 4 fixed determination TO
make the public good my single aim and
constant care.
have not had opportunity 10 examine
your resolutions, but do not apprehend
that they indicate any departure from the
consistent course our organization has so
long and steadfastly adhered to.
The eighteen years OF good govern
ment the Republican patty has given to
the Stale of Maine, are lar more trust
worthy assurance of its character and
principles than any formula OF words can
contain.
That record lends force TO your dec
larationS il is not in the power OF mere
protcsla,ions 10 exert, however energetic
| they may be. The maintenance OF the
hieh standing Of The credit OF the State (;
the promotion OF the development OF its
/ agricultural and manufacturing resources;
the eXtenlion OF educational facilities !;
the prohibition by law OF The sale OF in
toxicating liquors and tue enforcement Of
that law; the equitable adjustment OF
the burden OF taxation and the tightening
OF that burden to the fullest extent; and
in all the exercise OF rigid economy
that admits of no outlay for purposes OF
doubtful utility and demands full equiv
alent TOR every eXpendituIe-lhese are
the objects the Republican party Of Maine
has had steadily in view. the prevailing
principles Of its common law, and they
all have the hearty support OF my con-
yiction and my sympathy.
| While the interests OF the State are
secure under Republican management it
/ is now of vital importance TO interests OF
transcendentally higher character that
il he triumphantly retained. The peace
AID prosperity of the great State which
| is our country, require that It's known and
proved friends remain the guardians Of
/ the republic. Another great political
contest is approaching and evidence OF
the spirit and designs Of our political op'
ponents accumulates on every hand, 10
warn that again strenuous attempt will
/ be made TO annual precious gains in
| favor OF freedom, national unity and
broad citizenship, which have been ac-
quired at such inestimable cost. The
voice Of the people OF this State, unmis
takebly declaring their continued conf
dence in the principles and tendencies OF
the party OF the Union. will bear courage
and hope throughout The land and open
the way to victory.
The action OF any section of the party
does not concern itself alone. but affects
the general reputation OF the whole body.
1t is in the power of all, everywhere, who
act in the Republican name. 10 bring
commentator or reproach upon il. and
their responsibility 10 their party and 10
their country is now OF unusual gravity.
Recognizing that responsibility. my full
cooperation in the position in which you
propose to place me, shall not be wanting
iu all action that. in beneliting the State,
will reflect great credit upon the Repub
lican party and thus aid TO confirm its
hold upon the hearts oil the people and
strengthen it 10 battle once more for the
supremacy of the national law. for free.
dom, equal rights and justice.
The Committee on Resolutions, through
Capt. c. A. Boutele of the Bangor
Whig, reported the following resolutions
which were adopted:
The Republicans OF Maine. in conven
tion assembled. as an exposition of their
political aims and principles. declare in
regard TO National issues:
l. The Union of the States must be
maintained for all time, at all hazards.
and at any cost.