Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-07-08

no claims to the office, as he had held it
for so long time; but felt that he could
not decline the call made by the conven-
ton on this occasion, for his continued
services. He said many kind words con-
corning Mr.. Wilson, and expressed wish
that the convention had seen fit to nom
mate him, instead of one who had for so
long served his party and the people Of
Oxford County. Neither of the candi-
dates pressed any claims, but left the
delegates to vote as they chose. Judge
Walkers popularity and the universal
satisfaction he has given as Judge over
came the desire for new man, and
although Mr.. Wilson is decidedly popu-
lar, as was shown by the large unsolicited
vote which he received, the convention
evidently considered it wise that Mr..
Walker should again be candidate.
AS a committee was about to be raised
to receive votes for County Commissioner,
Mr. Bennett of Denmark arose, and in
behalf of Hon. c. o. Pendexter, an
nounced that Mr.. Pendexter would not
be candidate for denomination. Mr..
Pendexter has a large clothing business
upon his hands, and is confined at home
by this and other domestic duties so It
seems almost impossible for him to give
his services to the county at present. At
some future time he may find himself so
situated as to answer the call of his con-
stituents. The committee appointed con-
sisted of SteamS of Lowell, Purington of
Bethel, Abbott of Franklin Plantation.
Reported:
Whole number of votes, 81
Necessary to choice, 33
J. II. StearnS had IS
+. Y Bradley, 80
While this committee was out, Geo.
d. Bisbee, esq, was called to the floor.
He said he goes into this campaign not
as a candidate for office, but as a Repub-
hcan who wishes his party to succeed,
and that he shall take an active part in
the canvass. He said that the State
Convention last year seemed like fun
eral, but this year it was a hopeful and
even JOYOUS assembly. This means sue
cess at the fall election. He also spoke a
good word for our Gubematorial candi-
date.
On motion of Mr.. w. o. Douglass of
Paris, Geo. II. Watkins was renominated
by reclamation as a candidate for County
Treasurer.
Hon. Enoch Foster, jr., of Bethel,
after having repeatedly declined to speak,
was finally forced to take the floor. He
complimeated the convention on It's nom
nations and predicted an election for
each nominee. He believed there was an
awakening of an element in our party
which had lain dormant, but which, when
called to action, always meant victory.
The issues TO be met are such as have not
been presented since the war closed. We
are charged to work against them, and
are bound to win on such platform.
Committee on Resolutions reported as
follows:
Rssolrsd. That we most heartily indorsc
and rcafilrm the declaration OF principles
adopted by the Republican state Convcn-
ton at Bangor, June 10th.
R,Solr,d. That We express our fullest
confidence in him who has been named as
our standard bearer for the coming cam
paign. and we do hereby pledge our ear
nest support 10 Daniel f. Davis of East
Corinth for Republican Governor Of Maine
for the year 1850.
Resolred. That we have full confidence
in the nominations of this Oxford County
Convention and pledge 10 them our hearty
support.
j. \. GREENE,
GEORGE T. WHITNEY,
q. II. HERSEY,
JORDAN STACY,
j. +. STENRNS,
Committee on Resolutions.
Mr.. Hamlin of Sweden made motion
that the committee be instructed to re-
port resolution censuring the last Legis-
lature for suspending the Free High
School law. His motion was opposed
by Mr.. Bisbce and Mr.. Wright, because
the party was divided upon this question.
In pithy fve-minutc speech, Mr.. Ham
lin defended the law and condemned the
action OF the Legislature, but withdrew
his motion because he saw the party was
not willing to take issue on the question.
We believe Mr.. Hamlin'S position on
this matter to be correct. At the same
time, it seems certain that large major
ity of people in rural districts are opposed
to the law, thinking it does not work
with equality.
The chairman told an army story which
had for its moral, "retake the guns lost
at the last campaign Mr.. Austin pre-
sided with ease and dignity, and thereby
added to his already growing popularity.
He is an active refomer, soldier boy,
and a good sound hard money Repubh-
can.
On motion of Mr.. Wadsworth, vote
of thanks was extended TO the chairman
and secretaries, after which the conven-
ton adjourned.
FIAT MONEY.
Among the celebrities noticed by the
Antiques and Horribles at Buckfield, was
Uncle Samuel in the guise of a modern
fnancier. He had large horse, who
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