New-York daily tribune., 1863-07-02
Maine Uuio. state Convention.

BANGOR, Me-, Wednesday. July J. 1861
\ The Union State Convention assembled In Norom.
begA Hall this morning. The gathering was the
largest of the kind ever assembled in ,Eess parts.
Quite a. number OF Democrats were present. The
hsii was crowded 10 overlooking long before the
Convention was called to order. At II O. m. the
Convention was called to order by the Hon. JameS
q. Blaine OF Augusta, Chairman OF the State Com.
mittse The Hon. james l.. McCobb was sppointed
temporary Chairman, aud Chas. A. Miller Of Rock
land, and J. ID. Pulsifer Of Auburn temporary Sec
retafies
A Committee on Credentials was appointed. COM
posed Of one from each county. While the Com.
miues were out, Mr.. Lewis Barker Of Stetson wac
loudly called for and made speech. John T.. GiIs
nan Of The Portland Press was then called for,
and be also addressed the Convention. The Con.
vsution then adjourned till p. M, after agreengto
proceed upon ressssubing TO ballot for candidAte
TOR Governor. AT p. IN. the Convention ress-
ssmbed. ~
The Committee on Credentials reported that the
whole number OF towns represented WAS w and
the whole number Of delegates present ], IA.
The Committee on Permanent Organization re-
ported the Hon. James L. McCobb for permanent
President, and long list of VicePresidents, with
Charles A. Miller Of Rockland, and j. D. Pulsier
of Auburn, for Secretaries. I.L
Samuel Coney wa nominated for Governor By Q
'rEs vote eenn;,... Resolution. r.,o,,.a =. ,o
lows; -
That this critical and nenous period OF the
coutrys history the solemn duty Of al loyal and ps-
otc ciz-ns arm stand in favor OF the National Ad
mni.rson In conducting the against the heosien and
tho auhoiy vi the Uuion throughout s snsifs
domain. =. a, l..
RsrIre That in sustaining the National auhoritss In this
war Tor IN. Union and the rights OF man
sse NO opposition o the pocy and the meas
uts. tho Goyeuent but unite 40 one man In sassahns
IL, civil aud military policy and messures without qusncs'
on or reservation and upon this issue there can be out i've
paties-ratriots ia favor and traitors oppo'ed
Rescd That those sssenbasrs OF Nolh-in cifens
wishing to division IN favor Of rebellion, have eisne9
at the few arrests OF persons epsssea
ia the osansou OF military force 70 aeteae
the Constitution willie they have expressed no exscrsuons
against th. Zoe invading Free states and no
.r.tiou for our who have been robbed ci then
prrprry and driven ffo their homes by band Of awisss
,on.pfato. against Republic. have shown seeh ms
aud lack OF the nrst Instincts
Of a. them dsnseIoes eo1nsesers Ia 'oe
present ersls OF the country -.
R,.Irsd that Hon. Hannibal Hann, VicsPresdent OF
the United Stae. and Sensios Ia Coness be re-
uessed to repair TO asknon mmeostey or the puipos
f usiuz the Pfeden. the importance sad necessary u
placing aong TIE sLiheieut naval and military s'ce
T. protect the OF the country from the pirsicAi
Of Rebels aud to have the sAne accom-
in such shall be the most efficient and sx'
pcdiuou'
The resolutions were adopted unanimously.
Resolutions were also passed complimenung our
gallant army and navy.
The Convention was exceedingly large and en-
thusiastlc, and tho best feeling prevailed.