The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1863-07-10

Hon. SAMUEL CoNr Of Augusta, was de-
clarcd the nominee of tho Convention, and
the nomination was madc unanimous.
John L. Gilman. Esq, of Portland, from
committee on resolutions reported as follows;
Resolped, That in this critical and momen-
tous period of tho country's history, it is the
solemn duty of all loyal and patriotic citi-
zens to take firm stand in favor Of the
national administration in conducting the
war against tho rebellion, and vindicating
the authority Of the Union throughout our
entire domain.
Resoiped, That in sustaining the national
authorities in this war for tho salvation oil
tho Union and tho rights of man, we make
no disorganizing opposition to tho policy and
measures Of tho Government, but unite as
one man in sustaining its civil and military
policy and measures without qualification or
reservation, and upon this issue there can be
but two partics-patriots in favor, and trai-
tors opposed.
Resolred, That those assemblages OF North
crn citizens who, wishing to make division
in favor of the rebellion, have feigned exces-
sivc indignation at tho few arrests Of the per-
sons engaged in discouraging the organiza-
tion of military force to defend the Consti-
tuition, while they have expressed no execra-
ton against the foe invading tho FREQ States,
and no commiseration for our fellow citizens
who have been robbed of their property and
driven from their homes by lawlcss band
of conspirators against the republic, hayo
shown such misdircctcd sympathies, and
such utter lack of the first instincts OF pat.
riotism, us to make them dangerous council
lors in the present crisis of the country.
Resolved, That Hon. HANNIBAL HAMLIN,
Vice President of tho United States, and our
two Senators in Congress. DO requested to re-
pair Immediately to Washington for the pur.
pose Of urging upon the President tho i'm.
portance and necessity OF placing along the
coast sufficient naval and military force to
protect the commerce of the country from
piratical dcprcdations Of the rebels, and to
have the Same accomplished in such manner
us shall bo most efficient and expeditions.
Resolred, That our brave soldiers and sail
ors, who, in the field and upon sea arc up
holding the unity and glory our common
country, deserve and will receive the graft
tudo OF every patriotic heart, and we urge
upon our National and State authorities tho
most generous recognition OF their heroic
services and sacrifices.
Resolped, That Hon. ABNER CoBuRS has
earned the reputation of faithful, impair
tial and upright Executiye-true to every
trust reposed in hm-and cmincntly worthy
of tho confidence and respect of his fellow
citizens.
Resolved, That Hon. SAMUEL CoNY, Of Au-
gusta, our nominee of this day, by his abili-
ty, his established fidelity as a public man,
and. above all, his uncompromsing loyalty
to the Government in its struggle with armed
rebellion, is entitled to and will rcsceive tho
support of the vast majority Of tho patriotic
citizens of Maine.
After tho nomination OF Judge Cony had
been made unanimous by the Convention,
Mr.. Blaine Of Augusta, beipg loudly called
for, responded for tho nominee as his towns
man, friend and ncighbor. Ho pledged
Judge Cony as true, tried, loyal and high
toned man-of popular bearing and with
every quality Of head and heart needed by
an executive in these troublous times. lie
predicted his election by an overwhelming
majority.