Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1838-08-09

sed 10 the ruinoJs policy of the present in.
cumbent,to give the Candidate thus select
ed, their united and cordial support.
Resolved, That the right II petition is
as essential 10 the Liberties Of the people as
TO the requirements of the constitutions; aud
that no man who attempts TO deny or linz
pair It deserves the counienance oftreemen.
Resolved, That Gov KENT whose adj
minlstration, notwithstanding the opposi-'
ton OF the State Senate, has already re-
covered, on The Boundary Question, tho
ground SO strangely abandoned by The sub.
servienry of his predecessors to Federal
dlciation, and in a few short months done
more to secure our territorial rights aud
pioifioie the settlement of our public lands.
than has been effected by his predecessors
for as many years; deserves the entire con-
fidence ofthc People of Maine asa p
Resolved, That being fully apprsed of
the unwarranted efforts of the Cabal at
Washington, and their Aristocratc host Of
Ofiice-holders thu rough the country, to
control the ensuing elections of his State,
for the purpose of again subjecting il to
Federal Executive dictation, we will use
all honor able means to counteract those
cftorts,-to secure 10 the penpe of tho
State the full exercise OF their elective
franchise. and tae election ofthose wio in.
stead of obeying offs ia dictaiion, will at all
times be governed by the wishes ofthe peo-
pie, legally ard constifutionally expressed.
Resolved, That we will use all proper
and fair means TO secure the election of
EDWARD KENT for Governor.
or Johnson Jaques of Rowdoin,
VIM NJ Bred, OF Phipsbmg,
James Ersklne, of Bristol,
and Isaac Reed Of Waldoboro', fer sena.
tors to our Stale legislature, and of
BENJAMIN RANDALL,
OF Bath for member of Congress. and Asa
L Hall Of Wiscasset for County Treasurer.
On motion Of Mr. Srwal Of Bath. Mes
srs Sewall, Erskine of Bristol and Tlovey
OF Ihomaston were appointed COMMITTEES
to wait on Benz Randall Esq and inform
INN of his nomination. Mr. Rainfall i'm.
Indefinitely appeared and sigtif d his &C.
ceptance. / he same Committee were ati.
thorized to invite Hon Geo. Evans. 10
take a seat in this Contention.
On motion of Mr. Hubbard of Wiscasset.
resolved. that We recognize in Hon. Geo.
Evans sound. consistent and nnAlnc' .iig
supporter of Republican principles ard as
the able and eloquent defender in Cpngre
of the rights of Naine--her Territory and
Der jnr>die ton, he is entitled to, and ,e-
Gives the hearty thanks and profound
gratitude of the Wings of "OId Lincoln"
This Resolution being PASSED by nnani.
nous vote, Mr. Evans arose and addressed
the Convention at length, and with his
usual eloquence, on our National affairs.
The following resolution was Il en- intro
duced by DR. A. S Clarke, Which was
unanimously adopted viz
/ ResoIofd That we have fi,ll confidence
in the ability aud political character Of tho
"LIScdLN TELEGRAPH p" the only pan.s
devoted to whig principles in this county.
az we most cordially rect mmend it TO tic,
support and countenance of every friend
tn correct principles.
Voted, that the proceedings If this Con-.
vention be signed by the Chairman and
Secretary and printed in the Wing papers
of the State. The Convention then I'D.
lourned without dav
DAVID c. NiAGOUN, Chairman
} f..;s'; c " ss"" Secretaries.