The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1862-08-13

land the last report of the Committee was ac-
cepted, and JOHN n. GOODWIN, of South
Berwick, was declared unanimously nominat-
ed to represent the First Congressional Dis
trict in the 3Sth Congress.
The Committee on Resolutions, through
their Chairman, reported the following resolu-
tons, which were received with applause and
unanimously adopted, to wit:
Resolved That this Convention, fully realizing the
disturbed condition of our common country, by the
wicked efforts of the traitors whom has cherished
in its bosom, renewedly pledges itself each and eve
~ member of ii, TO relax no efforts, TO spare no
means. TO expend every energy in crushing TINS IN
ernal rebellioneyen II it be necessary TO the grind
ing its leaders 10 powder beneath the popular viii OF
loyal and outraged people The honr for timesery-
ing timidty has passed away; the hour has iuly ar
rived when erery means God has given us must be
used TO preserve our country from the vandals VINO
would blot its nationality from the earth
Resolved, That in Abraham Lincoln, we have a
President with an eye single TO the welfare OF ms
country, and to q suppression of the rebellion, and
with will and determination commensurate with
that glorious result.
Resolved That we hereby pledge ourselves to sus
tain the President of these United States, in his de-
termination 60 end this war by conquertng an honor,
able peace, and to uphold him in erery CONSTITUTIONS
and legitimate measure he may adopt TO put down
the most uncalled for and ungodly rebellion the
world ever saw
Resolved That the brave soldiery who, by tens of
thousands, have hurried TO the field of strife from
Maine have upheld the honor of the Pine Tree State
in many a bloody battlefield, have our most
bounded gratitude. Their noble daring and sef-sac-
rce have made the heart of every true son of Maine
throb with pride and pleasure. Palscd be the band
and COMPOUNDED the tongue, which shall refuse to
sustain, attempt TO undervalue their grand and
triumphant sacrifices of life and limb. TO uphold this
glorious Union.
Resolved That in the Governor of this State
ISRAEL wAsHBURS, Jr., soon to retire from the Ia
bors and honors of the offce-we recognize faith
l.l - liz
fnching integrity has applause from his politi
cal opponents even and whose devotion TO the vel
fare honor and patriotism of Maine, has fired thons,
ands of hearts with renewed love of country, aid
with renewed determination TO do or die in its de-
fence.
Resolved, That In ABNER CoBURs, the nominee
for the next Governor of Maine, man of the
people. whom that people will delight to elevate 10
the post of Chef Magistrate of our beloved State.
The Republican and Union-loving men knowing him
to be honest and capable, will crown those great vir-
tues by giving him at the next annual election, a
vote that shall make Northern secessionists and tim
i'd loyasts fully aware that they will uphold their
principles, based upon unmistakabe truths at the
ballot box, by majority that shall be numbered by
thousands.
Resolved That in the nomination of JOHN n.
GOODWIN, recognize the elevation of patriotic,
loyal, true hearted Republican, whose love of
the Union there is shadow; whose hatred of trea-
son and traitors will never be converted into timid
subserviency by smiles or frowns, and on whom the
loyal men of the First District may rely TO
strike quick and dccisvey at treason. in whatever
rnhyt ~ may coHc. we pcuge MN inaJorftf tHht
shall show brethren in other Districts that the
Star in the East has lost none of its eiiulgence.
The President of the Convention was in
structed to notify Mr.. Goodwin Of his nomi-
nation.
Votes Of thanks to the presiding officer
and Secretaries, were passed and the Conven-
ton adjourned without delay.
The proceedings of the Convention, though
protracted, were conducted with deeorum and
in the exercise of a kind spirit. The friends
of the different candidates were jealous and
earnest, but perfect unanimity was finally ar
rived at, and the members parted in good feel
ing, determined to carry out the spirit o. their
own resolutions. Mr.. Goodwin is the present
member from the LIST. District in Congress,
and is an able and worthy man, as are all
those who ran against him in the Convention.