Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-06-28


c. NJ. Wormell of Bethel,
q. A. Wilson of Paris,
Otis Hayford of Canton,
T.. T.. Rand Of Greenwood,
f. c. Harrington of Fryeburg,
On motion, committee was appointed
70 present our claims for fulldelegation In
the convention, and to break down the re-
striction which had been laid upon Us by
the committee. 1t is but fair 10 say here,
that our member OF the committee opposed
this rule in committee meeting; but was
overruled be the other members. The
committee to looS after this matter con-
sisted OF
Z {. Harrington of Fryeburg,
w. =. Robinson OF Hartford,
Il. A. kimball Of Bethel.
The time for the convention having
arrived the delegation meeting adjourned
and soon the delegates repaired TO the
hall.
Al 10 - O'Clock, the convention was
called TO order by J. ). Wright esq. OF
Paris, Of the republican district commi'-
tee, who read the call for the convention.
Mr.. Wright sad in relation to the rule lie
curing the delegates TO be residents OF
the city, town or plantation they repre-
sent, the committee were not unanimous IN
regard to il. and were in doubt il they had
the right to prescribe such rule.
Hon. Z. c. Harrington oroXCord county,
moved that rule be amended 80 that
each delegate be resident Of the county
he represented, instead Of necessarily an
iuhabitant Of the city. town or plantation
be represents.
Mr.. Hoyt OF Franklin county, address
ell the convention in favor OF the original
rule, saving that /: was based on republi-
can principles and that the delegate who
should have a vote in this convention,
should be direct representative OF the
people whose Views he j. supposed to
carry out.
Hon. G. :. Talbot OF Franklin county,
arose to 4 poin, OF order. lie said that
il was out Of order to take any action on
this motion, a. the convention had not
4 temporary organization, a. yet.
The chair overruled the point ororder.
AMER some debate, Mr.. Farringtons
motion was laid upon the table until
a temporary organization had been effect
ed
Mr.. Wright then nominated for tempo
rary chairman. ". l.. DAggett, ESQ, OF
Strong and for temporary secretaries, l..
C. Walker, esq., ofLovell, and VIM. Ho-
gan, esq, Of Bath.
Mr.. Daggett accepted the chair in few
appropriate words, and upon his invita-
ton very pointed, concise and appro-
pirate, prayer was offered by Rev. +. w.
Brakeman OF Auburn.
Mr.. Harrington then called up his order
10 amend the rule respecting residence OF
delegates, and on motion Of Hon. c. J.
Talbot OF Franklin county, the motion was
taken from the table.
Mr.. Harrington accepted an amendment
to his motion, offered by Mr.. Talbot, TO
add But no town or plantation, which
has held no caucus, shall have a repre-
SentatiOn.'
The motion, as amended, was unani-
mously carried, aud the rule was amended
so that il read No delegate shall be ad-
mitted unles he is q resident OF the county
he represents aud no town or plantation
shall be entitled 10 representation unless
Il has held caucus.
DR.. Sturgis of Androscoggin, moved
that the district committee be committee
on credentials.
The motion was carried.
During the absence OF this committee,
Hon. John ]. Perry Of Portland, an ex'
member Of Congress, was called on for re
marks. Mr.. Perry said the faces of the
gentleman in this hall carried him back TO
the time, some % years ago, when he was
in this hall nominated as candidate fol
Congress. II is gratifying TO me and the
republicans OF this district, that ever since
that time the old second district has al
WAYS been true 20 the republican flag
Applause. As il has been in the past
so will il De ia the future. You have been
called together to nominate a successor tC
Mr.. Frye. II is true that there are some
differences OF opinion in regard to the men,
but il is equally true that after nomina-
ton shall be made, you will go to the polls
and triumphantly elect the nominee. APP
plsuse.
We have reason 10 be proud, too, Of the
national victories OF the old republican
party We have elected a man 10 the
Presidential chair, who means to be Pres
ident OF the United States, himself.
Great Applause. We should be mag
unanimous 20 the democratic party, as we
can, in al conscience. Every time they
have asked the people Of the country TO
endorse them, the people wouldn't do it.
II they can derive any satisfaction from
the differences now existing between some
members OF our party, they are welcome
20 il. while il lasts. All differences will
in due time be hsrmonized, and will do
them no good. Applause.
Mr.Frye had Just come into the hall, and
was loudly called for. He said: "wait
until you get through business, Mr.. Chair
man, and then I'll enjoy myself, and help
you enjoy yourselves"
Ex-Gov. Sidney Perham was called for
and made pleasant speech. He congrat.
uIated the convention on its past success,