Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1875-06-24
candidate of the Republicans Of NJ ainc for Gov

candidate OF the Republicans oil VI anc for Gov
ernor.
committee was appointed TO wait upop
Gen. Common. inform him of the action of the
Convention and request him to address its
members. In short time the committee came
in attended by Gen. Common. whose appearance
was the signal for hearty and long continued
applause. President Thomas. after gracefully
introducing Gen Common proposed three cheers
for that gentleman, which were given with a
will. When the applause had lsubsided Gen,
Connor addressed the Convention as follows:
GEN. CoNNoR's ACCEPTANCE.
Mr.. President and gentlemen II The Com
reHti0H:-(our committee have informed me
OF your action affecting myself, and in re- ponse
to Your invitation communicated by them. |
come before YOU TO declare my acceptance of
your nomination and TO tender you nv heart
felt acknowledgements Tor the distin gui,bed
honor you have bestowed on me in naming me
rs your candidate FIR the governor,hp of our
noble state.
Although the voluntary expressions Of
friendly wish and intention in NV b half IN at
have come to me from various sections of the
state, and the favorable mention of u large Dor
! ton OF the Republican press, have. III some de
gree prepared me for the position in which |
am now Placed by your suffrage.. vet, standing
here IN the presence of the delegated 'horiiv
of the great majority of the people of Maine /
appreciate rs | could not have done under 9TH
er crcum>i ances the personal comp limcnt thus
conveyed To M, and am filled with new and
weighty sense the duties and respon, ibitie-
OF the high office You ar" willing 10 cntru>t TO
me.
An earnest desire to Justify your generous
contd nee. and strong regard for the honor
aud welfare of our State. inspires me with the
hrln resolve 10 spare no effort and to consider
no other consequences in the cndcavor 10 faith
fully dischargc,the duties that will be incumbent
on me If Your choice shall prove to be the
choice of the people al.o.
| pledge YOU and the thousand, for whom
YOU act IN that event. IN honest purpose and
fixed determination to make the public good
my single aim and constant care.
have not had opportunity to examine YOUR
resolutions. but i do not apprehend that they
indicate any departure from the consistent
course our organization has so long and stead
Easily adhered 10.
The eighteen years of good government the
Republican party has given 10 the State of
Maine, are far more Trustworthy assurance of
H. character and principles than any formula of
words can obtain.
That record lends force TO YOUR declarations
1t l. not in the power of mere protc>taiion> To
exert, however energetic il NAV he The
maintenance Of the high standing OF the credit
of the state; the promotion Of the tryclnpc-
mont of it, agricultural and manufacturing re-
sources: tic extension OF educational facilities
the prohibition by law'of the sale of inioxicat-
lng liquors 3nd the enforcement OF that law
ia" equitable adjustment Of the burden If taXa-
ton and the tightening Of that burden To- the
fullest extent; and, IN all, the exercises of 4
rl2ld economy that admits of no OUTLAY Tor prir-
poses Of doubtful utility and demands iull
equivalent for every expenditure these are
the objects the Republican party Of Maine has
had steadily in view, the per, adm. priucplc,
oi II, common law, and they all have the hearty
support OF my conviction and and NY SYM
pa y
Will the in'crc>, OF the State are secure I'M
der Republican management l. now of VIA i'm
iortincr to interests Of u tr4n>crndcnily higher
character that It b. trlumphantly retained. The
peace and Prosperity of the great STATE which
J. our country, rcquirr that it. known aud
proved tficnl' rrmain the guardian, Of the r.
pubiir. Another great political conir>, Is APP
preaching and evidence of the spirit and designs
Of our political opponents acrumulaics ON ,X-
eTy hand. 10 warn that again a ,trvuuuu, at
tempt WI be made 10 nnnul precious gains in
FAVOR 81 freedom. national unity and a broad
citizenship. which have been acquired AT such
incstlnahle cost. The voice uf thu people. of
ihi> st.i". Enthusiastically d-carin. their con
tihurd confidence IN Ia" principles and fcndru- D.
ci,- OF the party OF he mon, viii bear cour-
asr and hope throughout the land and open The
way Ia victory.
The action OF any section Of the party does
not concern itself alone but effects the general
reputation of tho whole body. IL i. in the pow
er 4 all. everywhere. who nct in the Rrrubii- (
can name, u bring mncHdLtion or rtptuach I
upon II. and 10 their party and their country is 4
now ui unusual gravity. Recognizing that res I
possibility. ny fail cooperation in the position
Ia which YOU propose Ia place me. shall not b. I
wanting IN all action that. in bcnciiiting the I
= ate. will reflect great credit upon the Ecpub-
lean party and thus AID to confirm ID, hold uI,-
on The hearts OF the people and strengthen it 10
battle once more for thu supremacy OF tn. ma. /
tiouaI law, for freedom, equal rights and ju,- /
ticr.
The Resolutions