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

Whole number Of ballots, 1883
Necessary for choice, 542
Hon Abner Coburn had, AS
Hon. Jos. H. Williams, 176
Hon. Samuel Cony, Al
Gen. 0. o. Howard, II
Hon. J. A. Peters, 2
John 5. Tenny, l
There was no choice.
Hon. b. w. Norris Of Skowhegan said
he was authorized to withdraw the name
of Gov. Coburn whereupon Gov. Coburr
was most loudly cheered, He further
proposed to nominate Han. Samuel Cony
by acclamatlon.
After some little discussion, it was
concluded to proceed to i second ballot
which resulted as follows
Whole number Of ballots, 99l
Necessary to a choice. 496
Hon. Samuel Cony had 500
Hon. Joseph II. Williams, IS
Hon. Abner Coburn, %
Hon. Samuel Cony Of Augusta was
declared the nominee of the convention
and the nomination was made unanimous
John T. Gilman, Esq, of Portland
from the committee Oh resolutieas report
cd as follows
Rosoivsa Tho. in ti;s critical and mo.
mcntous period of the country's history, i,
is the solemn duty of all loyal and patriotic
cit:zcas to take firm stand in favor of tbs
National Administration, in conducting the
war arainst rebellion, and vindic cttln5 the
authoIj.~ Of the Union throughout its en-
tire dJmain.
Resolved. That in sustaining the Nation.
al authority in this war for the salvation
of the Union and the rights of man, We
mako no disorganizing opposition to the
policy and measures of the Government, but
unite rs one man in sustaining its civil and
military policy and measures, without quail
tcation or reservation, and upon this issue
there can be but two partes-patriots aa1
traitors.
Resolved. That those assemblaGes Of
Northern ctiz ans, who wishn. t. make 4
diversion in favor OF the rebellion, have
fegncd excessive Indignation at the few ar
rests of persons engaged in disconraginS the
organization of 4 military force to defend
the Constitution. while they have expressed
no execrltion against the Toe now invading
the free States, and no commisseration for
our felow-citizens who have been robbed OF
their property and driven from their homes
| by lawless band Of conspiraturs against
the Republic haze shown such misdirected
sympathies, and such utter lack Of the first
instincts of patriotism, as to make them
dangerous counscliors in the present crisis
Of the country.
! Resolved That Hon. HANNIBAL IAMLIS
| Vice President OF the United States, and
our two Senators in Congress, be requested
to repair Immediately to Washington for
the purpose of urging upon the President
the importance and necessity of placing
along the c)ast sufficient naval and military
force to protect the commerce Of the country
from plratical depreciation of the rebels,
and to have the same accomplished in such
manner as shall be most efficient and expo-
ditiogs.
Resolved. That our brave soldiers and
sailors, who in the field and upon sea or
are upholding the unity and glory of our
common country deserve and will receive the
gratitude OF every patriotic heart, and we
urge upon our National ani State anthorit-
les the most generous recognition Of their
heroic services and sacrifices.
Resolved. That Hon. ABNER GoBrRN has
earned the reputation of a faithful. impair
tia and upright Executiye-true to every
trust rep)sei in him-and emlnently worthy
Of the confidence and respect oi lis fellow
citizens.
Rcsolycl. That Hon. S,MrFt CoyY, Of
Augusta, uur nominee this day, by Lis
4 =. .,t.l ,,rthfi H..
man, and above all his uncomprnmslng
loyalty to the Government in its struggle
with armed rebellion, is entitled to aad wall
receive the support of a vast mAjority Of the
patriotic citizens OF Maine.
After the nomination OF Judge Couy
had been made unanimous by the Gonven-
ton, Mr.. Blaine Of Augusta, being loudly
called for, responded for the nominee as
his townsman, friend and neighbour
He pledged Judge Cony as a true, tried
loyal and high-toaed man-ot' 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
Mr.. Jewett took the soor again and
said he was happy to join with the gentle
man (Mr. Blainel IN congratulating the
people on this auspicious union. 1e
would join hands with him, whom he had
formerly fought in politics,in giving force
to this movement, and he rejolced to
thank them for the nomination they had
made, it cannot now be said that the
Republicans having nominated lifelong
Democrat, are trying to cheat the Demo.
Gratis in this new organization. ( Loud
applause,) He then proceeded at some
length in favor Of prosecuting the war tt