Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-07-29
Az SOUTH PARIS.

on Tuesday evening. This organization
will embrace the whole town in its ope-
ration, and viii hold meetings in all sec
tons of our extensive territory.
At the organization, over one hundred
and fifty names were on the South Paris
and Paris Hill papers, while the North
ern and Western sections of the town had
not made returns. These names were all
secured, with scarcely any effort, in three
DAYS, and several of the signers were
men who did not vote with us last fall.
At half past seven, the meeting was
called to order by DR.. Isaac Rounds, who
spoke briefly of the purposes of this
gathering, and nominated Geo. A. Viii
son, esq. as temporary chairman. Mr..
Wilson accepted the position, and after a
few preliminary remarks, declared him
self ready for business. Geo. II. Wat
kins was elected temporary Secretary.
A committee of five on permanent or
ganization and bylaws was elected, as
follows: II. c. Davis, f. A. Thayor, 5.
NJ. King, Geo. X. Ripley, Chas. L. Rich
ardson.
Mr.. Wilson read the papers which were
circulated for signatures in organizing,
and spoke of the importance of maugu-
rating this work at an carly date.
Ii. c. Davis, esq, said the call read
for young men to come to the front. He
wished it understood that all were young
men in the Republican party. This idea
was greeted by cheers.
Dr. O \. Bradbury Of Norway an
nounccd that a club would be formed at
Norway on Friday evening. aud that Hon.
VIM. F. Frye would be present and speak.
Mr.. Wilson then introduced 4. r.
Savage, esq, of Auburn. Mr.. Savage
is 4 very pleasing and entertaining speak
er. and his address was full of sound
Republican ideas. He opened by say
ing: Il believe the welfare of the State
Of Maine depends upon the election of
Hon. Daniel +. Davis rs its Governor, in
September next | believe in an honest
dollar, for the laboring man and the bond
holder alike | believe in maintaining
the integrity of the ballot, and liberty
and equality before the law for all. "
With this enunciation of the cardinal
principles of the Republican party, for a
text, nc spoke for an hour, creating great
enthusiasm for the cause.
Among other good points, he noted the
Inconsistency of Oxford County Demo
Gratis in declaring that they would support
Garclon for Governor, and then recon-
mending all Democrats to vote for two
Smith Senators. He also made state
ment which figures prove to be true, be-
yond cavail, that there were enough Re
publicanS who stayed at home last year,
to carry the State, in September, if they
were brought to the polls. He also re-
fcrrcd to the action of Democrats in the
last Congress. He was heartily applaud
ed, and made many friends among the
citizens of Paris, to whom before he was
a stranger.
Norway Cadet Band furnished excellent
music at the opening of the meeting and
again played at the close of Mr.. Savage
address.
Hon. John z. Swasey Of Canton, was
next called to the floor He gave one of
his bright, witty and powerful speeches,
which filed everybody with good humor,
as well as with a conviction of the i'm
portance Of this campaign. His descriP-
ton of the Democratic County Conyen-
ton was 50 pointed, that the audience
could hardly contain itself, and frequently
interrupted the speaker by laughter and
applause. Mr. Swasey is one OF the
most entertaining speakers who will take
part in the campaign, and he should speak
in every town in the County.
After music by the Norway Band, the
club adjourned to meet at South Paris,
ON Tuesday evening, July 90. All are
invited u attend.
The meeting was held in New Hall,
and was large and enthusiastic. The hall
was filled to its full seating capacity, and
most of those present were voters.
The second club was formed
AT NORWAY.
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