The Portland daily press., 1862-06-27
ORGANIZATION, RESOLUTIONS, NOM
NATION, &c.

BANGOR, June 20.
The Convention assembled in Norombega
Hall, and Allen Haines, Esq, of Portland was
appointed temporary Chairman, and Messrs
Simpson of Belfast and Emery of Gorham,
Secretaries.
The State Committee was appointed Com
mittee on Credentials.
Committee on Resolutions-A. G.. Jewett OF
Belfast, ]. A. Peters of Bangor, H. A. wyman
of Skowhegan, c. P. Kimball of Portland.
and A. Libbey of Augusta.
Committee on Permanent Organization-C.
B. Merrill of Portland, Nathaniel Wilson of
Orono, and d. T. Pike of Augusta.
Speeches were made by Messrs. Blake of
Bangor and Sweat of Portland. Adjourned
till afternoon.
On assembling in the afternoon, the Com
mittee on Resolutions reported the following !:
Resotred, That it is the first duty of the cit
izen, in this perilous national crisis to yield
ready and unwavering support to the govern
ment in all necessary and proper efforts to sub
due the existing rebellion, and vindicate the
authority of the Constitution and Union over
every inch of territory within the limits of the
United States.
Resoloed, That our army and navy are enti-
tied to the warmest gratitude and support of ev-
cry citizen for their sefsacrficng efforts in be-
half of the common country, and that we will re-
sist all measures and efforts to convert this war
for the Union into crusade for negro emanci-
patton.
Resolred, That we cordially invite all citi-
zens of this State who concur with us in the
foregoing declaration of sentiments, to unite
with us in the elevation of men to official place
who will act In accordance with these senti-
ments.
The following was offered from the floor by
C. P. Kimball of Portland:
Resolred, That we cordially approve of the
patriotic course of the brave Gen. Mcclellan !;
that we admire his genius and skill as COM
mander OF our army, and that our whole hearts
are enlisted in his success before Richmond: |:
that we view with detestation and scorn the
wicked attempts of scheming politicians to un-
dermine and weaken him and his army in their
heroic efforts for the vindication of the Union
The Committee ON Permanent Organization
reported Francis G. Butler of Pennington.
President; Robert S. Soule of Frceport, Moses
Riggs of Georgetown, Z. NJ. Clark of Win
throp, Vice-Presidents; and William II. Simp-
son of Belfast and - Emery of Gorham,
Secretaries.
The Convention for a candidate for
Governor, with the following result:
Whole number of votes, 2S2
Charles ID. Jameson, I76
Bion Bradbury, lO6
On motion Of C, p. Kimball of Portland, the
nomination of General Jameson was made
unanimous.
The result was received with nine cheers for
Jameson, for Mcclellan, and for the army and
navy.
On motion Of E. w. Flagg of Bangor, a COM
mittee, consisting of A. G. Jewett of Belfast
and c. p. Merrill of Portland, was appointed
to inform Gen. Jameson of his nomination.
State Committee was chosen consisting of
the following gentlemen:
Kennebec-Joseph n. Meserve.
Sagadaboc-S. ii. Hager.
Wado-Wiliam ii. Simpson.
Washington-F. l.. Talbot.
Penobscot-N. Wilson.
Somerset-7S. w. Turner.
York-William p. Haines.
Piscataquis-W. p. Oakes.
Aroostook-Shepard Cary.
Oxford-Alvah Blake.
Knox-A. p. Gould.
Hancock-Monroe Young.
Cumberland-Charles b. Merrill.
Franklin-E. +. Pillsbury.
Androscoggin-Calvi Record.
Lincoln-R. II. Tucker, Jr.
Eloquent and patriotic speeches were made
by Hon. John A. Peters and others.
The Convention was very enthusiastic for
the Union and the Constitution.
A vote of thanks to the officers was passed,
and the Convention adjourned