Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1886-06-29

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Monday night. and by Tuesday nigh, .
large number we're on the ground.
The hotel pisIras and ofhees and the
sidewalk, in the vicinity were lively
Tuesday evening. Little knots Of men
-sre gathered At various points. engaged
in earnest bat sabdaed conversation, and
any unfortunate delegate who attempted
10 run the gauntlet Of the crowd was
promptly batiou-holed and led TO one
side TIE bes, Of good nature prevailed.
ard the company Vas no, inclined 20 dis
psr.e until late hour.
"Wednesday morning the hotel baleo'
nies we've alive with delegates At an
early hour. aud the number was increased
constantly until nearly the hour Of the
Convention BY incoming delegates from
all quarters.
A, nine o'elock the Paris Hin Brass
BAND marched up the street from Aead.
envy Hall. dispensing hne music. and
came TO halt between the Hubbard
and Union Houses. Afterwards proceed.
ins 10 the band stand where they played
Cor nearly n hour.
Al the stated hour the Convention as
sembled in the Court House. Many
visitors were present, Including Dr.. A
e.. HAmlin. Of Bangor. and hner look
Ing body Of men Il would be bard 10 get
together. They were an honor TO Old
Oxford and the party which they repre-
senisd.
The convention VAS called 10 order Al
hAlf.pas, ten. by Chsirmsn John 7.
Stanley Of The County Committee, who
rad the call. and called Heriek {.
DAVIS. Eco. Of Paris. TO &C; As tempo
rAry chairman.
Mr. Davi, took the chair and said be
would make no speech. bat called upon
!. l.. Fink. Esq. % Brownhsld, and
Charles 5. Walker. Of Peru, 10 act a.
temporary Secretaries.
Rev. q. n HannAford Vas called upon
By Chairman Davis. and offered = fervsn,
prayer.
Ga motion Of Hon. George d. Bisbee.
The County Committee WAS made Com.
miiise on Credentials, and reported a.
follows;
whole number OF delegates entitled to
seats. "a.
NUMBER present "a. Every town and
plantation represented.
Repor; accepted.
Voted ,ha, the temporary organization
De made permAnen,.
Voted that Committee on Rssolu.
tions. consisting q three members, De
appointed BY The Chair. The following
committee we're appointed
e ID. pendexisr. % Denmark
Rounds, OF Paris.
A. 4 llsrrick, % Bethel
The Convention then proceeded 10 The
business % nominating candidates.
The Chairman called COZ a nomination
Tor senator from the Western District.
Ca motion % Hon. Frank Y. Bradley.
Peter h. Nouag. Of Hiram. WAS nomi-
mated by AcclAmAiion.
Nominations for senator from the
Eastern District were then called fo'.-
Hon. Jchn 4. SwAssy presented in an
sloquen, mAnnsr the name Of Charles II.
Gilbert q CAn,oa
Voted tia, committee 81 three Be
appointed BY The Chair to receive. sofi
and coun, votes Coz Senator.
Dr. F.E. Small. Of Rumford. pre-
seated TIE name o. Waldo Pe,,sngill o.
Rgmfofd.
The Chairman announced As the com.
miiise 70 receive. sor; AID count votes
r.. A. Burows. OF Canton.
]. n. wArdveli OF Rumford.
T. X bay OF Woodstock.
Ga motion Of c. NJ. kimball. Of Beth
sl. the following committee Vas apPoiai'
81 70 select Coaniy Committee fof The
ensuing year.
NJ. Kimball. OF Bethel.
A X Jenness, OF fryeburg.
Almon Young. % Hiram.
N. q nrowu, % Paris.
Nahum Moore. OF Canton.
Henry q. Stanley. OF Dlxoeli.
George L. BeAl, OF Norway.
Committee % votes reported as follows
whole number o. votes cast. %
Necessary Tor choice. &C
Charles II. Gilbert hal -
Waldo Priteuglli had 81
Alden Chase.
Wm WOOtsum.
Jas. ;. Wright.
Mr.. Gilbert vas declared the nom ine'
q the Convention.
Ca motion Of Dr. r. T.. Small. Of
Rumford. the nomination Of Mr.. Gilbert
Vas made unanimous.
The Convention then proceeded ,C
nominate candidates for two County
Commissioners. 20 take the place Of
Me..rs. Hammond and Pei,sngill.
On motion Of Hon. Henry VI. Bearce,
Of Norway. Capt. W. W. whi,narh o.
Norway. wAs nominated by seelsma'
ton.
Hon. George ID. Bisbee. Of Baekhsld,
presented The name Of John Barker, o.
Bethel. a. a candidate for Coaniy Com
missioner. and Mr.. Poor Of Andover
presented the name Of Hiram ID. Abbott
Of Andover. for County Commissioner.
Ga motion Of J. r. King, Of Paris. ,h'
same Committee was appointed TO re
eeivs. sor, and, count votes for Count!
Commissioners that had already served
Committee reported
whole number votes cast, 81.
Necessary Tor choice, ~.
John Barker hAi IS,
Hiram u. Abbott hai 81.
;. Z. CushmAn had 1.
John Barker WAS declared nominated
Ca motion Of Mr.. Poor Of Andovsr
the nomination Of John Barker was mad,
unanimous.
Voted ,ha, committee Of five be ap'
pointed 70 receive. sort and count votes
for COuniy Attorney. The chair ap'
pointed a. such committee
II. NJ. Bearce OF Norway.
Nahum Moore OF Canton.
J. T. harrington OF Lowell.
l. II. Reed OF Mexico.
c. II. Prlaee OF Backnsld.
Committee chosen 20 nominate 4
County Committee Tor the ensuing year