Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-07-25
Governor Connor's Letter of Ac-
ceptance.

AUGUSTA, Jnly 10th. 1876.
Hon. W. M. Rust, President Republican
State Convention, Belfast:
DEAR SIR :-In reply to your official
notification of the Oath nit. that the Con-
vention held at Bangor on the 22nd of
June unanimously nominated me for re-
election 10 the office OF Governor, |
hereby signify my acceptance OF the
nomination and tender you my sincere
thanks TOR the courteous terms in which
you inform me OF the action OF the Con.
vention.
i, is a source OF the highest graiitica-
ton 10 me that the people OF the State
who placed me in the position oil honor
! now hold. have by their representatives
not only indicated their approval of the
manner in which have thus far perform
ed my official duties by a denomination
oi Ed flattering character, but have
expressly declared il In formal resolu-
ton. l hold their good words in
grateful keeping as high reward for
conscientious aim and effort, and a. q
constant stimulous to faithful service. and
desire 10 make known 10 them, through
you. my appreciation OF the estimate
they have been pleased to place upon
my conduct OF trust committed 10 me.
The principles announced by the Con-
vention, aud those referred 10 and adopt
eddy it haye my unqualified concurrence.
| am fully OF the opinion that The tradi-
tional state policy, rt-atlitmed by the
Convention, could not be departed from
without detriment TO the material inter
est OF The state aud the happiness OF the
people. The articles of political belief
proclaimed by the Republican National
! Convention and accepted 10y the State
! Convention as correct statement OF The
Republican party. clearly set forth the
many questions OF great moment now
confronting the people and imposing on
them the grave responsibility OF decision.
Among them the declarations regarding
the nature aud functions OF the national
government are alone sufficient TO give
a distinctive and national character 10
THAI party. The supremacy OF The ma
ton is not laid down as = mere abstract
proposition, but the argumen, is straight
| IL drawn IRON il that all the citizens oil
the Union are entitled 10 protection from
The power TO which their allegiance is
primarily due. Add 20 these decla; atoms
the resolutions favoring the earliest
practical resumption Of specie pay ment,
against the diclatlon by Senators and
Representatives Of appointments to office,
engaging TO prosecute aud punish all
betrayalS OF official trust, recommending
Z ha nj th A
United States iorbIdding the application
OF public funds 10 sectarian schools, dc
mandlng the dedication OF The public
domain to free homes for the people. de-
claring for an adjustment of tho custom
duties favorable TO American labor, and
the opinions pronounced by the Conveu-
lion upon other questions OF pubic
interest, and the service which the Re
publican party proposes TO render the
country is made apparent.
The fresh informing spirit and deter
mina,ion now anima,ing the people and
consolidating them as when they bore
the Union through peril 10 safety, give
unmistskabie assurance that they Will
make these principles the living force oil
their government and thus enter upon
the new century OF the nations existence
with confidence that tranquility. prosper.
ity and happiness will prevail through
out the country.
Very respectfully yours,
CONNOU