Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1875-06-24
Inf RESOLUTIONS.

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The Republican, Of Maine. in convention as
sembled, n an exposition of their political aims
and principles. declare in regard to National
ISSUES:
/. The union Of the States must be- maintain
ed Tor all time. al all hazard, AMI at any
cost.
> The United ; ate, cons flute nation. and
diers fought for 1t; u, such it must be pre-
served.
.. Citizenship is national. The ,alcsianc,. Of
the citizen is due primarily TO the nation, and
the nation Is bound TO extend protection IL the
citizen, native or naturaliZed, white or cplorcd
whether menaced by tyranny abroad or ID, the
heresy of Ststc rights at home.
4. Local self-gOyernment in all matters that
are local must be strictly adhered 10. There
can be no legitimate conflict between the DOW
ers Of the nation and the powers OF each state
D. The great industries Of the country, agri-
culture. manufacturing, mining and CONNER
mcrcial, are entitled TO encoura ging legislation
and such incidental protection AMI deSelope-
meni n wise systems OF revenue may rightiul-
~ afford.
d. A sound currency. based ON coin. and re-
deemabe III CON. i c>>ent iAl 10 the prosperity
of the people. ~ tAsr.!,-. a.pr"yc a / Judic-
ious legislation looking 10 tn end.
:. The most kindly aud frat. rn4l rclati ons
should be cultivated between all section, OF our
common country; but prudence and patriotism
alike dcnand that the administration of the
Government should be kept IN the hand, of tue
political organization which has AWAY, been
true 10 II, and not given TO the control of the
Democratic party which sought 10 destroy it,.
Touching matter, relating especially to our
own State, this convention declares:
/. That economy, integrity and fidelity dis
tinguish all branches of of the public service in
Maine; of which the strongest proof i, the
stcady reduction Of taxation, even under the
pressure of burdens inhe rited from the war Of
the Union.
All systems of taxation must be equal to
just our Legislature i. especially urged 10
examine and ascertain whether any forms OF
property, either CORPORATE OF individual. have
escaped their legitimate share of the public
burdens.
3. Our system Of public education must be
continued. improved and advanced, 80 that ey-
cry child in the State may have all the culture
needed for honorable advancement and scces>
in life.
1. Temperance among the people may be
wisely promoted by prohibfory legislation and
il i a source of coHgratulatipn that the policy
of prohibition. Away. upheld 10y the Republi.
can, OF Maine. j. now concurred ia bv a vast
majority OF the people of the State.
.. Hon. Nelson Dln@lcy. Jr the able and
upright Executive of Maine. j. entitled! to the
thanks Of the people of the State for the intel
liscncc. the Integrity. the fidelity and ability
with which he he has discharged the RESPONSE
! be duties of hi- office.
g. General Seden Conner is presented TO the
! people of Maine, candidate eminently
worthy Of their admiration and support. \
| gentleman of unblemi>hcd character. of con
I ceded ability. and a soldier OF most heroic rec.
| ord he combine, in his person all the requi,.
ities TO secure popular confidence and a success
| ful administration.
After the adoption of the resolutions, the
| Convention adjourned sine die. Large nun.
| beers of the delegates, after adjournment, were
| introduced TO Gen. ConnOr The Convention
was one of the most harmonious ever held by
| the party.
The following are the Republican State Com
| mittee for 1876
| STATE COMMITTEE FOR 1876.
| Androscoggin-Wm.P p. Frye, Lewiston.
AroOstook-lsniel Randall, Island Falls.
Cumberiand-S. T. Pullen, Portland.
Frankin-Cha-. j. Talbot, East Wilton.
Hancock-J. d. hopkins, Ellsworth.
| kennebec Jas. G. Blaine, Augusta.
| knoX-Hiram Bliss, Jr. Washington.
| Lincoln-S. S. Marble, Waldoboro.
Oxford-Enoch Foster, Jr. Bethel.
! Penobsco:-JOs. W. Porter. Burlington
Piscataquis-Dr. Z. A. Thompson, Dover.
Sagadahoc-J. W. Wakefield, Bath.
Somerset-Gen. X. b. shepherd. Skowhegan
| Waldo-W. ". Castle, Belfast.
WashingtOn-". j. COrthell, Calais.
York-John Hall, So. Berwick.