The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-10-08
MAINE.


SENATORIAL CONVENTION IN THE EIGHTH DISTRICT
In accordancs with previous notice, the delegates
elected 30 the senatorial convention IN the eighth dis
trict assembled at Pembroke Tuesday, August
26ib, 1886, at l0o'clock, a. M
The convention was called TO order by Jsbez +.
Pike, ESQ.,, Of PASSPORT one Of The senatorial COM
mittee, who presided during The preliminary organ
ization.
On motion, a committee, consisting of James
Nichols, Of Whiting; Augustus SWEET, OF Eastport;
and A. N. Small, of Calais, was appointed TO exam
inc the credentials Of delegates, and report the num-
Der in attendance; who, having attended To that du
ty, reported that every town and plantation in the
district fully represented and that hy-one del
egaes were present.
Bon Bradbury, esq, was appointed president of
the convention.
8. H. Talbot end J. Judson Ames were chosen
secretaries.
On motion Of Mr.. Hobart,
Yotrd, That Messrs. Hobart, of Edmunds, Ma
son, OF Lubec, and Nelson, of Cutler, be commit
tee to receive Sort and count the votes for candi-
date, to be supported by the democracy Of This dis
iric for State senator; who attended to that duty,
and reported that the whole number of ballots
thrown was 81; that Gen. Matthew Hastings had
received Al of that number, and was duly nomi-
mated.
On motion Of Mr.. Foster, of Pembroke,
Voted, That Messrs. Foster, Of Pembroke, Com
stock, Of Lubec, Leland, of Perry, Olmstead, of
Cslas, Gerry, of Robbinston, Kjlby of Dcnnys-
vile, and Nelson, of Cutler, be committee to re-
port resolutiors.
On motion Of Mr.. Prescott, Of Calais,
Voted, That Messrs Prescott, of Calais, StaDels,
Of Eastport, and Fletcher, of Machies Polt, be a
committee to report to the convention the names Of
three suitable persons for the senatorial committee
of tle ensuing year
Adjourned for one hour.
AFTERNOON
The committee appointed to select senatorial
committee, reported the names of Robert Move, of
Eastpor, Thomas J. ID. Fuller, Of Calais, and Pc
leg Nelson, Of Gutter; which report was accepted.
Hon. Stephen G. Foster in behalf of the COM
mii,ee on resolutions, reported the following; which
were unanimously adopted:
Resolrsd, That in the ex'ersion of ''ihe area of
ireedom,n by the remuneration of Texas TO the
Unied States, we see the glorious contamination of
one of the great measures for which the democratic
party commended in the brilliant political contest of
1874; and while we interchange mutual congratcla-
lions upon the fortunate result, we venture the hope
that no American viii hereafter be found who would
refuse protection 10 eny nation desiring 70 repose
beneath -he folds Of the star-spangled banner.
Rescired, That claim to the Oregon being clear
and indisputablc the people will sustain the national
administration IN the strongest position 1t can os-
sumo upon the subject; and that we have no doubt
that the infexible energy, prudence, and ability of
our present chief magistrate will conduct the mat
ter successful issue, without the compromise of
| the interest or the honor Of the nation.
Resolved, That State senators and representa-
tives are elected to make laws for the benefit of the
people, and are not required to make candidates for
their suffragcs; and that Legislative caucusDg for
the elect We Offices meets our unqualified disappro-
baton.
Resolved, That in the death Of Andrew jackson,
we deplore The loss of on iustrous statesmen, SOL
dicr, and patriot, whore firm, decided end undevi
at;no in the caus nf ann the
rights Of man, entities him to the lasting gratitude
| of his countrymen, and must awaken the admira-
ton Of the lovers OF freedom throughout the earh TO
the latest ages.
| Resoired That we entertain the highest confidence
| in that distinguished statesman, James Il. Polk,
President Of the United States, and most cordielly
extend our hearty support 70 him and the present
administration of the na,;onrl government.
| Resolved, That the conciliatory, impartial, and
judicous course of the "Union" newspaper, as the
organ of the national administration, entities it to
our full confidence; and that we recommend it to the
patronage Of the democracy.
Resolved, That we win cheesfaDly support the
Hon. Hugh ]. Anderson, the present able and ex-
celent chief magistrate of the State and pledge our
efforts to secure his reelection.
| Resolved, That VIC have undiminished confidence
/ in the integrity end ability Of the Hon. Matthew
Hastings, and, approving Of his undertaking course
in sustaining democratic principles, we will use all
fair and honorable means to secure his election.
| Hon. ]. C. Talbot, Of East Machias, presented
the following resolution; which was adopted unan-
imousy:
| Resoired, That our thanks are due to the Hon.
Shepard Cary for the ability and fearlessness with
which he represented his constituents in the late
\ Congress of the United States; and, designing no
censure of others, we feel il duty to express our
appreciation of his course upon the great question OF
| tho annexation of Texas to the Union.
| Voted to adjourn.
! BiON BRADBURY, chairman.
! s. HAMMoND TALBOT, secretaries.
The @Coles Journal" in which these proceed
ngs published, is polite enough to add that he
general confidence which is felt in father Ritche'
and the Union, is very justly alluded to in one OF
the resolves passed. The course of that print has
been highly calculated to produce the design Of its
! establishment as expressed in its nameto promote
| the union Of Tie democratic party We wish for it
all prosperity" We presume we must acquicsco,
with the best possible grace, in the sobriquct
which others are pleased to assign to us. We must
all have nicknames, we presume; and Gf we
may compare great things with smalD Bonapare
might as well have protested against ''the Little
Corporal, es VIC against the "father."
From the Bait. Republican