Ellsworth American., 1882-02-23
Town Committees.

We have received from Hon + y. Dow,
Of Portland. Secretary Of til. Republican
State Committee. the following circular rel
AtIye TO the town committees:
The difference which now prevails in the
time Of choosing and in the service year Of
our Republican Town Committees, and the
fact tha; in many towns and plantations no
such committees are chosen. causes much
confusion IN the communication, (which IN
a perfect organization should be prompt and
regular.l between the State Committee and
the various towns.
Disclaiming all desire to dictate or power
10 control in the matter, but solely ID order
u secure a uniform and effective orgsn.za-
ton. the State Committee desires. that the
Republicans Of each town and plantation
should conform in the following particulars
10 the plan now pursued in majority OF
the towns, VIZ
lst. That the Republicans Of each town
and plantation should choose their town
committees in the spring 10 mold office for
the wear, commencing on the Monday next
after the spring election, and ending on the
corresponding Monday Of the next year.
end That such committee should con-
sist Of not less than three in every town and
plantation.
3D.. That such committee should organize
Immediately by the choice Of a chairman and
secretary.
4th. That such committee be authorized
TO fill auy vacancy which may occur during
the year, by death, resignation OF removal
from town.
The State Committee suggests that such
A committee be chosen at the caucus TO be
holden prisr to your spring election for the
nomination Of municipal officers. And II
no such caucus is held, then that caucus
BE- especially called, for the purpose Of
choosing such committee. For this pur-
pose, Of course the Town Committee have
ample authority to call such a caucus. But
If there Is no such committee in your town
or plantation, will you please cali such a
caucus in the name Of the State Committee.
If it happens that your town has hereto
fore chosen It's committee at a period Of the
wear other than that indicated or has recent
il at the reqttest Of the Exeeaire Commit
Tee chosen its committee. and that therefore
your present committee would hold over
beyond the time indicated above for the
enhancement of the committee year then
the State Committee suggests that at the
caucus 70 Dc held or called a above, YOUR
existing eoasdtee be reappolnted for the
new year; or thai in some other way ac-
eeptable to the Republicans of your town,
the service year Of your town committee be
made to conform 10 the general plan above.
As soon, after ne are notified Of the choice
Of such committees, as possible, the State
Committee teiH Issue a roster IF the Torn
COMMITTEES through the state for the year.
This is matter OF great importance in
perfecting the organization Of the party for
the coming campaign and should receive
prompt attention by the Republicans of the
seyexsl towns in this county.
Ii is also of great Importance that ener-
.getie and reliable Republicans are chosen as
members Of these committees so that prompt
and efficient woTs can be done. Victory can
be won only through tie harmonious efforts
of the entire party in the stste, and one Of
the first moves in this direetlqs should
be thorough party organization