Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-15
FOR PRESIDENT:
JAMES A. GARFIELD,
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FOR vrcE-r1rsrpexr.
CHESTER a. ARTHU RI
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These are the Chicago nominations,
presented to the country after SIX days of
hard labor. The balloting on Monday,
did not turn, as we predicted, In our last
issue, but was continued during the en-
tire Strong efforts were made by
the friends Of Blaine and Grant, to In
duce a break, but both forces remained
firm. After balloting thirty-6ve times,
i, became evident that neither Of the
two leading candidates could receive a
majority of votes. Hence, acting under
instructions from Senator Blaine and
Secretary Sherman, their delegates united
in voting for General Garfield. This
action secured his nomination, and gave
the party a strong candidate who Will
unite all elements of the party.
An adjournment was effected Tuesday
night, after nominating Chester A. Ar
thur Of New York for Vice President.
Gen. Arthur is but little known in the
country at large; but the the Boston
Journal contains the following, concern
ing him:
Gen. Chester A. Arthur, the Republican
candidate for Vice President, Is 4 promi-
nent citizen of New York, and has long
been one OF the most active Republicans,
and IL regarded as a very skillfnl organizer.
lie was twice appointed Collector OF the
Port of New York by General Grant, but
was removed by President Hayes because
he differed with the Administration rela-
tive 10 the management of the business oil
the Office There was no imputation affect
Ing the reputation of Gen. Arthur In the
charge. Indeed, the President rendered
Gen. Arthur foreign appointment before
his removal. Gen. Arthur Is said TO pos
sess the confidence of the business men OF
New York. He has long been one or Sen
ator Conkling's most trusted and efficient
supporters. lie is at present at the head
OF the Republican organization OF New
York. By profession General Arthur is
lawyer.
Our candidate for President needs no
introduction to the people Of this County.
He is well known as an earnest campaign
er, who has often spoken 10 our people
upon political subjects. His early his
tory shows him TO be one of those men
whom thepeople of America delight to
honor. His father was farmer, in mod
crate circumstances. He was obliged TO
toni for aliving, and among the means
be sought by which to accomplish this,
were farming, driving canal boat, carPen-
tering and teaching school. He worked
his way through Williams College, Mas
sachusetts, and afterwards became Pres
ident OF an Ohio seminary. lie early
entered the army to suppress the rebellion,
and was rapidly promoted for gallant con
duct. He was elected to Congress while
still in the army, and has represented
the same district ever since. He was
recently elected United States Senator to
succeed Senator Thurman, and his term
of office viii begin March 4, 1881.
In General Garfield we have man
who is satisfactory to the anti-third term
ers, the Independents, the reformers, and,
in fact, to every element Of the party.
His election is an assured fact.
Below we present two tables, one giving
the hrsi vote for President in convention,
and the second giving the vote for Vice
President, by States.