Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1863-07-10

Sagadahoc, William Rice.
Somerset, William G.. Brown.
Washington, George F. Talbot.
Franklin, L. Il. French.
The hour had now arrived for balloting
for candidate for Governor, A com
mittee was appointed as follows, to re-
ceivc, sort and count the votes
Mcmahon of Eddington, Clay of Gar
diner, Nye of Fairfield, Tolman of Rock.
land and Spring Of Portland.
Before the Convention proceeded to
ballot, Mr.. Blaine of Augusta, rose and
stated that he was authorized by Hon. Abb
ner Coburn, Governor of the State, to say
that he fully appreciated and sympathized
with the great movement to unite all the
loyal men of Maine in one harmonious or
ganization-a movement so auspiciously
inaugurated by the vast assemblage COL
lccted here to-day. That feeling thus,
and wishing to do all in his power to pro-
mote union of action among loyal men,
regardless of past party differences, the
Governor did not consider that his nom
ination year ago by somewhat differ
eut constituency, gave him any priority or
precedence at the hand of this convention
He therefore claimed none. but simply
submitted his name to consideration Of the
| convention. If nominated he would en-
de vor to faithfully serve the public in
tercsts But if it should be adjudged a
wise policy to take another candidate. he
would chcerfully and most cordially sus-
tain him by his vote and whatever indu-
enee he might possess. The perils OF our
national crisis demand, in the Governors
view, union of all patriotic hands and
hearts, and the man should be chosen for
our standard bearer who can make this
union most cordial aud effective. With
brief statement of the views of the Gov
erIlor, hU left the matter 10 The decision
Of the convention.
Such a crowd was present in the hall
that it was impossible to take the ballot
ia the house, and Mr.. Blaine proposed
that the committee be stationed on the
outside, and receive the votes as all the
delegates passed out, which plan was
adopted
While the committee we're out, Hon. +.
\. Pike of Calais, was called for and
said that the conflicts of the hour are to
be fought at nome, as well as on Southern
soil. In this hour the only word he had
for the loyal masses of Maine was to per.
severe in their patriotic purpose. In
clouds and darkness the old Pine Tree
State had alwas held up her head, and
they will stand up the same, and not have
it said that they shrauk in the hour Of
danger. He had confidence that she
would lead off in achieving the victory
which is sure to follow our efforts.
Mr.. Vinton of Grey, being called upon
said it was due the gentlemen called upon
for speeches to say that the hall was
so crowded it was impossible to speak
without suffering, even for five minutes.
And besides there was little to be said in
time for action. The great aim is war,
war, war, to the end, and that was all he
had to say.
Mr.. Richmond of Winthrop, said the
Republicans Of Maine have always stood
by the Government and the Union in all
circumstances as above party, and under
hatever lead they will continue in the
same course. But their opponents of the
peace wing have taken every occasion to
cripple the Government All the Major
Generals, except Fremont and Banks, are
Democrats-yet the Republicans have
supported them by every means in their
power. But the moment old Democrats
like Ben Butler, the two Shermans, Grant
and others are appointed Major Generals
in the Union army, and even Brigadier
Generals like Geo. f. Shepley, they are
thrown out and denounced by these cop
perhead factonists as abolitionists. We
came here to show up this copperhcad set.
The speaker was glad to see old Wings
and Democrats who have fought each
other before, standing upon one common
platform in sustaining the Union. This
is a trial hour Of the patriotism of the
Democracy. He was sorry SO many OF
them deserted the Union as in Ohio,
where they had denounced Gov. Tod a
Union Democrat, and gone over to Val.
landigham, man who should be in a
penitentiary or pulling hemp. Laugh
ter) These copperheads have put him
up for Governor, and of course he will be
sunk deeper than ever, Voice A" He
runs well.") Yes by the aid Of the Gov
ernment. Laughter.) Now We have
got the great issue Of union or disuuion
before us, and We must be vigll4ut, and
be guarded against the enemy at home as
we'll as South-we must sink them in
public estimation so deep that no pohti-
cal party can ever resurreot them.
He proceeded at some length to amuse
the convention with anecdotes, illustrat-
ing the ridiculous position Of the copper
head party.
Mr.. Jewctt Of Belfast, congratulated
the people on the coming together of this
great Union Convention-the first of the
kind ever held in the State. Two years
ago, when the first blood was spilled at
Baltimore, he had declared his purpose
to belong to no party except the great
party of the country, under whatever