Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-08-06
The state ConoentiOn.
HARp MoNEY RESOLUTIONS. RENoMINA-
rIoN OF Governor CoNNOR By AcoLA-
NATION SPEECHES By MEMBERS OF
CosGREss. GREAT ENTHUSIASM, WHICH
ENSURES VICr0RY,


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chairman Of the State Committee, ascend
ed the platform, amidst loud applause,
ACCOMPANIED by Hon. Lewis Barker and
Rev. ames McWhinnle OF the Free
stree. Baptist church. There had been
considerable noise IN the hall, but 1t one
rap OF the chairman's cane, It ceased as
il by magic. At that time the nall and
galleries were full Of delegates while a
fringe OF spectators four deep, stood
around the side Of the hall nearest the
doors.
The chairman read the published call
and then introduced Mr. McNhinnie who
offered prayer. g..
Mr.. McWhiunic prayed tina; a spirit
of concord might rule the hour, and the
result Of the deliberations be pleasing to
God and man.
The chairman then introduced Hon.
Lewis Barker of Bangor, as chairman,
and Messrs. 4. +. Gerrish Of Portland,
and George P. Duttou Of Ellsworth as
secretaries.
MIR. Barker on taking the CHAIR, adj
dressed the convention IS follows:
Gentlemen of the COnyention.-As |
sat here looking over the old familiar
faces. I have been thinking how could
best express my gratitude for the eomPi-
ment lust conferred on me Perhaps 1t
could best be shown by entering at once
upon the business Of tdis convention.
Ga motion Of d. y. Mortland OF
Rceklsnd, the chair announced com
mittee on permanent organization, on
which Oxford County was represented
by Geo. D. Bisbee Esq, of Buekfeld
| On motion Of Ex-Governor Dingley,
Of Lewiston, the several county delega-
tons assembled TO each nominate mem
Der of the committee on resolutions and
Of the State committee To give the
counties q chance 10 make nominations, a
recess Of ten minutes was taken.
Oxford County selected Hon a IL.
/ Walker, Is member OF the State Com
mittee. and Hon. T. Foster, JF, IS me.u.
| Der Of the Committee on Resolutions.
The committee on permanent orgauiza-
ton recommended tina, the temporary
organization be made permanent with
the addition Of Vice President from
each County. Oxford County was repre-
sentei By Geu. Geo l. Beal, Of Norway.
/ The committee on credentials reported
as follows, the State committee officiating
as such
Androsooggin, 63, AroostoOk, -;
/ Cumberland, l53 Franklin, II Han
cook, 2S; Kenuebec, 20; Kuoz, 46;
/ Lincoln. So: Oxford. G6; Pcuobscot,
lOS. Pi-cstaquis, Q, Sagadahoc, 40;
/ Somerset, 30 Waldo, -; Washington.
| 20 York -. Total. 903
The reports Of the various COMMITTEES
were accepted
Hon. Warren n. Vnton Of Gray said
that rs the business Of the convention
was concluded with the exception OF the
report of the committee on resolutions,
and the nomination Of candidate for
governor, be moved an adjournment until
/ > p. H., when that business could be COM
plotted, and Hon. Stewart l.. Woodi0rd Of
| New York address the convention.
The motion was carried The couveu-
ton adjourned until o'clock ., m, the
chairman stating that the committee on
resolutions would be ready 10 report 10
on N and Governor Wcodford would
speak at 40.
AFTERNOON SESSION
In the afternoon there was large a.
tendance Of spectators, he galleries As
wei. as the foor being crowded. Owing
to the non-arriyal OF the committee on
resolutions the meeting was not called to
order until nearly half IN hour after the
time fixed
At 20 the chaiEm' raped for order
and called for the business OF the con-
vention.
Loud calls were made for speeches and
the chairman intimated that from our
whole Congressional delegation 20 say
nothing Of those who wanted 70 20 to
Congress, there should be some good
speaking
Mr.. Frye was called for but failed to
respond. Mr.. Powers was also missing
when called Tor. Mcssrs Hamlin and
Reed were also called, but they failed 70
come 70 time
At $50 o'clock Ex-Gov. Stewart l..
Woodtosd and Senator hamhn came upon
the stage and were received with great
applause. The call for Hamiin w4s then
renewed and he stepped to the front Of
the stage amid long applause and ad-
dressed The convention.
Dir. Hale from the committee on reso-
lu,ions then reported as foiows:
RESOLUTIONS.
Tho Republicans Of Maine. IN convention assem-
bled, as an expression Ci their political aims and
/ principles, declare SIS follows.
/ /. The Republicans OF Maine after twenty-five
yesrs' control o. the state government invite the
most rigid scrutiny into the mauuer iu which Their
great res pOu- h'litiCs hsvc h.,u discharged, AMI
point y,th sat- slac-IOu and lriiS % .Av fidelity
ECONOMY 1ut success with which lle public ar-irs
OF the state admin istraJion have been conducted
AMI the material and moral interests OF She people
| cared Tor,
:. Temperance among the people may bc grea!
/ IS promoted hg wise prOhiHu3ry Legislation, as
/ well Is 10y al jhOse moral agencies which have
secured % beneficial sUlil and Il be- source ot
generalization mat tie principles OF prohibition,
| slWays upheld Ly ,bC Republicans, is now con
CURED n 10y 81 large majOr Ol iAc people that
IL il NO longer party question. the Democrats for
several year having declined O. contest u and
dispute %,
g. The constitution OF the United States declares
-. ~ 81 So. ~ --l-LLcI u IN