Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-06-14
CONGRESSIONAL.

We have positive information that Mr..
harrington will not be a candidate ioT
the Congressional nomination IN this
district. Mr.. Harrington takes the ground
that Oxford County may nominate the
candidate if our delegation Is united on
one man, and that multiplicity OF can
didates would assuredly defeat that desir-
able object. Mr.. Harrington echoes the
general sentiment Of Oxford Repubh-
cans.
We also publish Gov. Plaisteds proc
lamation for an election in this district
and a call for the Republican nominating
convention. Under this call, every town
and plantation committee should call an
early caucus to nominate delegates. The
delegates should be on the ground We'd
nesday night. so as to decide upon some
definite course Of action before the con-
vention meets.
We understand that delegates will be
sent from our various towns some directed
10 support Hon. Enoch Foster, j., OF
Bethel. and some Hon. John 7. Swa>ey OF
Canton. Both OF these gentlemen a-e well
known in Oxford County and through
ont the State. Mr. Foster IS one OF the
most prominent members of Oxford bar.
By careful preparation and close applica-
ton, he has been phenomenally sue
cessful in court, and has won the reputa-
ton which merit and enterprise always
secure. Mr.. Foster has represented this
COUNTY as State Senator for Two terms,
and has served aeceptsbly in the capacity
Of County Attorney. During all the
political campaigns for years. Mr.. Foster
he's been an effective and active stump
sneaker. dcvoting his time, talents and
money 10 promoting the best interests OF
the party. Last year he wac particularly
effective. discussing national affairs II .
bro.d and stateSmanlike manner, and
showing up in a pointed manner tie
falsi.y and recklesSnesS Of the fusion OPP
position in Maine He Is a growing,
progressive man.
Mr.. Swasey Is also distinguished
member Of Oxford bar. and also does a
large law business in AndroScoggIn and
franklin County. He is an excellent
advocate, being most brilliant, witty and
entertaining speaker. He served in the
State Senate with Mr.. Foster. and two
wears ago was taken as the stronges,
possible candidate for County Attorney,
but the strong Greenbaek wave OF that
wear swept down the entire Republican
County ticket. Mr. Swasey always draws
q full house when he is announced to
speak on political issues or on temper
ance.
With such excellent Congressional
timber, there Is no reason why Oxford
should allow the nomination to go else
where by default Sagadahoc is the only
county which can come before the con-
vention with any ''claims. but the pros
pect IS that her delegation viii come
irreconcilably divided. This throws the
nomination into the field. Il Is under
stood that Franklin viii not present a
candidate, but that Androscoggin Will.
For thirteen years AndrOscoggln County
has been represented in Congress ey our
distinguished Senator, Hon. William P.
Frve, who still retains his residence there.
With this honor and a large share Of
Federal patronage, Andrcscoggin County
should be satisfied for a time. The con-
vention will probably look at the matter
in that light. if Oxford knows what she
wants and asks for Il.