Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-08-08
The S0NS,

and Chase,s Chronicle a convention OF ''in-
dependent voters of Oxford County" as
sembled at The Court House ''for the
purpose OF mutual consultation on Ma
tional and State political issues. and. it
then thou hit desirable in the interests OF
reform and economy, TO make nomiLa-
tons for county ticket and also recon-
mend fitting candidate for member Of
Congress from the Second District"
Notwithstanding the call Issued to
voters Of Oxford County. there was Il
large delegation present from Andres
coggln County.
Alvarado Hayiord, Esq. of Canton.
called the meeting to order and nominated
Gilbert Barrett, Esq, as chairman. Mr.
B. made brief speech, stating that the
convention was called TO look after the
peoples interests.
Geo. 0 Hay ford declined the position
of Secretary, and VIM. d Chase OF
Buckleld WIS elected
immediately upon The organization
being perfected, SOlon Chase. Esq, OF
Turner, (Androscoggin County, moved
that a Commlttos on Resolutions be ap-
pointed by the chair. He then furnished
the presiding officer with list OF names
TO constitute the committee. The An
droscoggip men evidently iBteRdodlo run
the convention. and they had certainly
captured it, TOR Mr.. Chase's committee,
majority of whose members were An.
droscoggin men. was promptly elected,
But now little cloud began 10 gather,
for he people OF Oxford County feel per-
ieclly competent 10 manage their own
affairs, without calling upon neighoors
Tor assistance.
Mr.. Hsyiord remarked that he had an
idea that this was an Oxford County con
yention, the call cad so, and he so under
stood il when be signed Mir. Chase,
after some consultation seconded mo-
ton By Mr.. Hayford. to withdraw the
committee and appoint one composed OF
Oxford County men, Tho Chairman.
MIR. Barrett, most eslimsble gentleman,
stated he supposed the convention was
called TO enable its members TO consult
on financial affairs; that both parties had
lodged this question, and the convention
proposed TO place itself on record concern
ing the matter. He was evidently tainted
by the heresies and subverted by the
plausible arguments oil soft money men.
The Oxford County Committee was duly
elected and retired.
Mr.. c. s. Conant OF Auburn was called
upon 70 address the convention. He
stated that The convention moved slowly
because its members were not politicians.
lie made that bold statement in face of
the fact that the convention had just been
captured by party Of politicians from
Androscoggin County. Then be said
Ireland was not happy with all her rich
acres. Holland was composed OF grounds
surrounded by dykes. while Amsterdam.
Rotterdam aud Lie-dam were built upon
piles driven into the mud II any one
wishes TO know what else be said. we
would refer them 20 chap. | OF The
Money q ueslion," small 81 so book.
for sale by Rev. Mr. Gage OF Lewiston.
OF course that will give no idea of the
enthusiastic fire of his studied oratory !;
but il contains the bottom facts of his
language.
At noon the convention adjourned for
an hour After dinner Rev. Mr.. Gage oil
| Lew iston addressed the Convention.
Mr.. Gage Is a good speaker or would
be il he had proper subject to talk about.
During the many hours be spoke, how
ever. he lacked material Tor first class
address. lie did set forth the hard times
in darkeued colors; he did say that they
were due 10 the contraction OF our cur
rency, but be produced no facts TO prove
his statements He stated tina, his re-
marks were iragmentary, but referred his
hearers 10 "lit,le book" (price 81 50)
which would give Il connected idea Of The
question under consideration. lie also
said il be did not sell the dozen books he
had with him. be would never again sci
loot in the town, here be was sp-
plsuded, the only occasion on which
such enthusiasm was manifested during
the day.
After MIR. Gage ceased 10 speak, the
Committee on Resolutions reported u
clear soft platform. calling Tor repeal OF
the resumption act, denouncing National
Banks. and accusing both political parties
of lodging the financial question. 1t
was with the utmost difficulty that the
Androscoggin people succeeded in forcing
q motion to accept the report.
When the motion was carried, MIR.
Gage arose. debated the resolution de-
nouneing National Banks and again re-
lerred 10 his "little book" for informa-
ton on this point. Mr.. Gage spoke eight
times during the afternoon.
Mr.. Bigelow OF Lewiston arose and
said: "A tin quart is tin quart and l
defy any man TO prove that it is molasses ;
aysrd stick is yard stick. and | defy
any man to prove that it is red tape;
dollar is a dollar, and is composed of