Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-07-18


three weeks.
DIR. o. N. Bradbury of Atlanta, Georgia,
seconded the motion.
A vote was taken and declared carried,
but on request of many members who did
not understand the matter the question
was again opened.
DIR. o. n. Bradbury of Atlanta, Georgia,
then proceeded to give the Convention q
lengthy history of his life-a regular biog-
raphy-but as it would interest few of our
readers we omit our elaborate report OF
same. DIR. Bradbury thought the Repub-
lican party had been too long in power,
had become corrupt, and should be beaten
by fusion of all elements opposed to it,
while he denounced as wicked the union OF
Republicans and Readjusters in Virginia to
beat the Bourbons of that State He
thought this Convention should adjourn
for three weeks and then have Plaisted or
some other prominent man address them.
He moved to adjourn till the Sth of Au-
gust.
Child of Milton thought great credit due
TO DR. Bradbury's judgment. He remarked
that not ten men present could tell who
they wanted for candidates. Each man
had one candidate for whom he would
vote and was opposed to every one else.
The debate was then taken up by DR.. c.
d. Bradbury, DeCoster of Buckileld, Bar
rett and others. The debate showed that
there had been trouble between these two
elements from the start. \ portion oftheCo.
Committee had met and decided TO call the
Convention in August, as we announced
few weeks ago. This seemed TO be the
fusion element, which knowing that the
Democrats were somewhat dissatisfied
with their treatment, proposed to let the
Democrats get in their Convention first
aud then endorse 2 fusion ticket proposed
by that party, as the Democrats had en-
dorsed their ticket before. The straight
GreenbaCkers soon after got together and
called this Convention earlier than the
Democrats, so Us TO "aSsert their thori-
w" and dictate the nominations. The
noon conference showed that the Demo
Gratis did not propose to swallow every
thing. Knowing that neither party could
stand alone, the Democrats demanded fair
treatment and an honorable fusion"
Hence these two propositions one 10 ad-
journ until after the Democratic Conren-
ton, aud the other 10 nominate 4 partial
ticket and allow the Democrats to name
the balance.
After the debate was closed, by vote
Of IL to 81 it was decided not to adj
journ.
By vote of 80 to 10 it was decided 10
nominate candidates for all the Offices but
ihree-Seuator from the West; Commits
sioner for the East and County Attorney.
ON motion of Barrett OF Buckheld, this
committee was appointed to receive, sort
and count votes Tor candidate FOR Senator;
Barrett of Buckheld,
COT of Mexico.
Holt Of DiXueld.
They reported
Whole number votes, 20
Necessary 20 choice -
j.. Mendall had
VI. FarrRr
j. l.. Chapman -
Mr. J. L. Chapman OF Andover was de
clared the nominee. Mr. Chapman has
long been a candidate for office in the Re
publican party, and it is expected by the
fusionists that he will draw votes from
the Republican candidate, who resides in
the same town.
ON motion of Mr. Child of Milton, Hon.
Henry G. Walker of Lowell was nominated
as candidate for Commissioner from the
West by reclamation. Mr. Walkers name
was received with applause, which was the
only indication of enthusiasm or harmony
during the proceedings. Mr.. Walker IL
the -edeemins salt in the list OF nomna-
lions by this Convention. He is an able
Commissioner, and no objection can be
raised to him except his party affiliations.
Mr. Walker has always been a Republican.
On motion Of VIM. X. Green this com
mittee was appointed to receive, sort and
count votes for Clerk Of Courts;
Green of Paris,
Walker of Lowell,
Morton OF Bethel.
They reported
Whole number Totes 3
Necessary 10 choice ~
S S.F. S %SII@a had 81
While the ballot was in progress, S. F.
Gibson arose and announced that he was
not candidate, and could not accept on
any condition. c.. b. Keith of Norway
announced that he had been requested by
Mr.. Whitman TO state that he shoGld not
be candidate. II was declared by others
that Mr.. Whitman would accept, and he
was accordingly nominated.
Nobody wanted the Office of Sheriff and
after trying to force it upon Col. Edwards
OF Bethel, the matter was passed over for
time.
Tue chairman here announced that he
had been requested to give notice that the
Democrats would hold 4 County Conven-
ton in the Court House, Wednesday, July
10Th.
The committee which took the votes for
Treasurer, was
Child of Milton,
Tilton ofBuckileld,
Marsh of DiXtield.
They reported two ballots as follows;
FIRST BALLOT.
Whole number votes, 10
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