The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1857-07-03
FOR NOR,
LOT NJ. NJ RRILL
OF AUGUSTA.
The Republican State Convention.
OF AUGUSTA

vi AooCoAA.
The Republican State Convention.
Our columns contain to-day the proceed
ings Of the Republican State Convention.
held in Bangor, on Thursday Of last week,
and in the appropriate place we have placed
the name Of Hon. Lot NJ. Morrill,. Of Angus
tn, who received the nomination Of the con-
ycntion for Governor.
The convention was Of the most satisfac.
tory and gratifying character. The har-
monies ofsunshine and shade of most beau
tiful summer day, made still more grateful
by an exhilarating breeze, were fitting types
Of the harmony and buoyancy Of feeling that
pervaded the Convention, and the calm but
earnest devotion to republican principles
which animated its members. The conven-
ton was numerously attended. much more
50 than was anticipated, embracing In the
different delegations representative from
all sections Of the State, and representing
the solid intelligence and patriotism Of the
PEOPLE who now constitute the republican
party Of the State. Considering that there
was no contest for candidates expected, and
that there were no perpleIing question like
ly to arise, relating to party policy, the
number in attendance was REMARKABLY large.
II was glorious indication Of the interest
felt by the people in the cause Of republican
liberty. and an earnest Of their determine
ton to stand fast BY the republican faith and
abate no effort until the government is re-
established on the principles which animated
the fathers, when, amid the perils and dan
gers Of the revolution, they laid the founda-
tons OF the republic on the immutabls prin-
ciples set forth in the Declaration Of indie
pendencs.
The nomination Of Mr. Morrill, was made
with remarkable unanimity. In poll oil
over six hundred votes, only sixteen were
given to other candidates, and his selection
was confirmed with heartiness Of approval
we have seldom heard equalled. Such unan'
unity Is not obtained without good c,uso,
and il is compliment, to manly independ.
enee, civic virtue, and moral and intellectual
fitness for high Office, which few men obtain
but which. in this case, is most appropri
ately bestowed. Mr.. Morrill,, by the purity
Of his life, his civic virtues, and his talents
Improved for high and trustworthy objects
has secured the public esteem, and the PEG.
pie will rally TO his support with cheerful
willingness, and elect him by q majority
equalled only by that which they gave tc
Mr.. Hamlin last year. They will rsmcm'
Der his manly independence which prompted
him To despise the trammels Of party, when
that party had deserted principle, and led
him to buckle on the armor Of freedom and
do +" yeoman's service" in the cause Of free
dom. Though holding the highest position
in the Democratic rarty, able to command
any partizan reward he might desire, he
could not nor would not follow the fortune.
of the Democratic party. when II had msde
itself u mere niggerdri'inS, slavc-catehing
siavery-eItension party. His boldness and
energy. and persuasive elOquence in no small
degree contributed to the splendid victories
won by the republicans in this State last
year. lie is an appropriate representative OF
the high moral and correct political princi-
pies Of the patriotic party which has wisely
selected him rs its standard bearer, and just
the man to be tho Governor Of freemen.
The resolutions adopted BY the convention
contain sound republican doctrines, tersely
expressed, and eminen'ly suggestive OF
thought. That which embodies the sense OF
the convention on the question OF temper
anee, we think, will commend itself to the
eandor and good sense oil oil parties The
lar. NsNt