Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-06-01
The Gorernorship of Maine.

the republican press during the past two
weeks. Whether this reticence on the
part OF The press has relegGted the whole
question to the people, where il belongs,
or whether the question has been settled
substantially by what has already
occurred we are unable at the present
time 10 state. Gen. Conner, from present
indications is The prominent. and as lar
rs the people or the press has moved
about the only candidate in the field.
That his name is received with great
favor hy those who know his history,
character aud services. there can be no
doubt. Now that Governor Dingley has
set at rest al, statements rs 10 his declina
ton being other than voluntary, the at
tentiou OF the people should be directed
to the discussion vi this s-bJect.
As to the person who may be selected
for Governor of Maine or any other free
commonwealth governed by written
Constitution and laws the great questions
are, as originated by Jefferson. ''ls he
honest. faithful and capable?" No man
whom the people of Maine are likely to
select, whether led by the press or by
their own Judgment, will be wanting IN
these essentials. The Republicans OF this
Stale-the rank and file-owe it to them
selves and their original character to
make a selection free from dctation from
any quarter. They should select, first OF
all, a gentleman of the strlcteSt integrity
and honor, and one thoroughly identified
with the feelings and industrial pursuits
OF the people. lie should know how TO
develop the resources OF all classes, and
how to equalize and economic produc-
tons and taxation. 1t is desirable that
he should be an educated man, who can
avail himself OF the experience OF books
and their authors. That he should be 40
intelligent independent gentleman dig
nilied. accessible and sflable, are qualities
50 necessary they cannot be dispensed
with. II Gen. Conner or any other true
Republican be such man. he will make
not only q good standard bearer OF party
but a good Governor OF the Stale.
II Maine is 10 continue Republican. =
State aS well aS 4 national policy, revert
inc 10 aud embodying the radical princl-
plies OF true Republican government, must
be advocated and maintained. Progress
in freedom. education and citizenship,
and security in the possession OF personal
rights are among The essentials OF party
pcrmaueucy and power. II the promo
lion OF individuals. through the iuIerier-
cree OF unscrupulouS party management
takesthe ascendant, (or purposes OF power
and promotion, the object cannot fail to
be seen. and the patty suffers accordingly.
Men are nothing, principles are every
thing.
Il may or may not lie proper 20 appeal
to the Republicans OF Oxford County 10
stand 10y their principles in the coming
campaign. and in the selection OF the
right standard bearer. 1t is right TO 10
so if they are still. as OF old, welded TO
doctrines and not 10 persons or partisans.
There is nothing that kills 4 party so
efectually and emasculaleS all It's man
hood, as the spirit which places all Poi'n'
cal good in the power 10 manage caucuses
and conventions in the interest OF amoi.
tious demsgogues who lit political prefer
ment ahead OF time. as tailor Ills u
garment, to the needy or importunate.--
We appeal to the Republicans of Oxford
County, on the question OF the Governor
ship, 10 act as independent men. Select
YOUR delegates to the State Convention
aud instruct them il you desire, TO vote
for the candidate of your choice. The
time is at hand when you will be called
upon TO exercise your privileges in the
choice of men. II your choice is well
scru,iuized aud yonr cool judgment care
fully exercised. you may both now and
hereafter congratulate yourselves. Tor
your wisdom as well as your success.