Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-08-14


Remarks ora. q. Lebroke.
A. G. Lebroke. of Foxcroft. opposed
the resolution To endorse the Presidents
policy. aud said his policy Is no different
from the Shotgun policy oil the Democ-
racy. started In Mississippi in 1875. and
continued in 1876. (Hisses and ap-
plause.) Nineteen-twentieths of the
Republicans oil his county were absolutely
opposed to any endorsement of It.
REMARKS OF j. III. CROSBY.
Josiah Ii. Crosby, of Dexter, did not
want to endorse any such resolution as
that offered bs the gentleman from B m
gor. Ii nothing was said in the reeolu-
tions about the policy, il would DC viz
tually disapproval OF it. Were the
gentlemen ready to disapprove il by
saying nothing 40 ,ut ilp (Cries oil
NO." MOI
REMARKS BY Hon. A. Z. MORRILL,.
Hon. Arson L. Morrill, declared him.
sell Tor peace. He had been u peace man
from his start with the Republican party,
but the party had to fight for pesce. We
may have ii over again. and il so. he was
the man To fight. Applause Peace
in the Republican party was what he de-
sired, but hc counsolled his young friends
and the distinguished gentleman who
had spoken, that they could not have
that peace by ignoring Tho President oi
the United States. (Cries oil good. and
cheers,) There was no peace in such n
course. His distinguished friend from
Augusta (Mr. Blaine) was willing 10 Pot
both resolutions on the table AS com.
promise. The consistency OF that doola
ration was amusing. (Cries OF dissent. J
lie had attended State Conventions TOT
years, and he did not remember one ,ha
had not passed resolutions commenting
the Presidents administration.
Mr.. Boutele-You are wrong, Gov.
ernor. 1t was omitted in 1853.
Mr.. Morrill,, continuing-Onc swallow
does not make "A summer. That was tn,
time of tho formation OF the Republican
party, when tho Democrats aud Wing,
proposed TO coalesce and whip US. Tt
save coming in conflict with the Wings
the Republicans passed no resolutions
commencing the President, and what DID
all the boys in the street say about that
They haven't any opinion" Adopt tn,
suggestion TO lay on The table the resolu
lions, and they would ssy, Hadn't you
any opinion about the Administration p
tApplause.) About President Hayes are
YOU so deficient 10 intellect or observation
that you have no opinion? II you had
one, why didn't sou express II Why
somebody said il would make trouble il
the family. Talk about President Hayes
recognizing Packard. General Grant re-
fused to do the same. and there was NJ
fuss made about it.
A motion to lay both resolutions on tn,
table was declared void The resolution;
as reported from the committee were
adopted. Iney were as follows.
The PLATFORM.
The Republicans OF Maine, Assembled IN stat,
Convention this ninth day OF August Is7., max
the following declaration OF ihe'- political aim,
and purposes
l-,-Thc United states consulate IS nation and
not a mere cor'c1eracy, The successful issue NJ
the revolutionary war founded ;hc us',oa. The
successful issue OF The WAT Tor .hc suppression ~
the rchclliol preserved o.. Therlipu ul iAe State
as one nation must be Inaiata' led Tor al tine
aga 1st an foes, 20 any cost.
2ud.-Citizcns ship is national Is allegiance and
obligations are national. The property of the c,:
izcn Is taxed Tor the support OF tac national gov
etamcnf, his services are dcmtudcd, and " nrrt
b., his person wounded aud MANNED, and ms lif,
sacrificed - IL defense. u rstdrn, !. j. ia" mos
solemn, mOmcntIus aud imperative duty OF IA,
national government, by the eSt-etn '-t .,c %
eyeiy constitutional power. 20 extend protection
20 every citizen, native and nalI~alAcf white an,
colOrcu, whether mcnacCd by O. rInuy abroad u
political persecution, shielded under the hercsy o
states rights az home.
SId Local seiGsovernment - all matters tina
are local, must DC strictly adhered to- IN NO com
muuIty ia the world has thl. been more comu.tt e
b attained than n tho ;op verpmcuts CONN u
In the New England states, and the cN pcricuc ri
well nigh centpry has taught every l0ysl snC
ber. loving citizen, th.rt there never %. con
fict between the legitimate powers OF the natl
sud The Legitimate powers OF each state.
Sln The most kindly aud frate AL relation,
should be- cultivated be- vccn all -cctnns col on
common country, aud reaoe, good Will, quiet anC
hAI .nOny have always seen most cordially desired
and labOred FOR by the Republican, OF Maiae
They believe these great ends can be- secured unlj
hy the recst exercise ~ political opinion, and the
most unrestrai1ed llber.y OF parfY organization
They view therefore with solCtulc aud alat IA the
compete consolidation OF n" political power ID
the siN cen Soathern States - the hlud- Ut those
who prccipltAied the rebellion. while white Union
men are pcrsccutsd aud the cuiir- cOlored race "a
so practically DISTINGUISHED by force aud fear, thai
in congressional districts whcrr they hiye more
than n rds OF the voters, they AZ" unable t.
elect one Of tnrlr ON race. or white man IN ~ "a
pAihy with their Interests. The th''ty ave Repre-
sentatiYcs IN Congress auu The ulirly ave electoral
votes ADportiOncd 10 the Southern States, Ly rrI
son OF .he'~ eolorcd population, are thus wrr-tri
20 the sole aggrandilement OF confederate power
IN the national COVE. lmcnt, aud the late rebel
soldier la Georgia aud South Carolina, ~ Alts-i,
slppi aud ~ Louisiana, Is thus enabled 10 exert ~
the administration OF the government more thsu
double the political power VI The Union soldier III
any Northern State.
5th.-The action OF the Democrat ic House nj
Representatives "a refusing appropriations for tht
army, except upon conditions that deprived tht
COMMANDMENT cf ief OF the discretion vested in
him 10y the Constitution, was who'll unjusiidahle
dangerous and evolutionary. Az It l. striking
commentary ON this evil and perIlous cOnrse, TIA
,wn OF the states whose entire representation ia
Congress aided In defeating the army bill, have
been since compelled, under thepre sure an'l v,o
lenee Of the mob, TO call On the national govern
menl for such all ~ only the army cs1 render.
Gth.-The Republicans OF Maine are now. sad
always have been, IN favor Of ever wise and sal
utaI , measure tending 10 the purincatiOn, iHteg
rity aud independence of the civil service and TO
day, with especial congra.u alton, they recall tn,
fact that during the sN.een years the Republican
party has been IN power, every appontee Of the
national 0oVe. lment in Maine, has done his duty
and that during the whole period, no officer has
been guilly OF n 'sconduct, nor has single cen
of the public money been withheld, OF ia any Way
wfongiully appropriated.
1th.-The great Industrial interests OF the coun
try IN AZ ,iculture Ia manufactures, N miues and
IN comWerce, are entitled 10 encouraging legi4la
ton, with such Incidental protection and develop
ment as y wise system OF revenue may righi'ull,
and properly afford.
Sth.-A sound currency based on coin. and re
leemable in coin, i essential TO the prosperity o
the people. Its attainment would impart conf
deuce TO capital, secure remuneratiye employ
meni 10 labor, decrease the expenses of living
remove stae iation from tfade, and greatly pro
mote the development OF commerce in which Maine
Is deeply Interested. We therefore demand that
in the resumption OF specie payment, the promise
OF the national government be kept in an honest
m uu.r and No ri ii de