Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-08-26
Union County Convention.


House in Ellsworth, were called to order
by A. NJ. Hopkins of Ellsworth, Chairman
of the County Committee, who nominated
A. F. Drinkwater. Esq. of Ellsworth, as
temporary President of the convention.
Mr.. Drinkwater. on taking the chair, re-
turned thanks in few remarks appropri-
ate to the business Of the day.
William WATSON of Brooksville, was
chosen temporary Secretary.
On motion of VIM. II. Pillsbury, Esq,
of Bucksport, it was voted that commit
tee Of three, on credentials, be raised by
the chair. Mr.. Pillsbury declining to act
on the committee. the chair appointed
Messrs. A. b. Simpson of Sullivan. A. Os-
good of Bluchill, and Samuel Dutton, Jr.,
of Ellsworth.
While the Committee were out, on mo-
ton Of Benz. Smith of Surry, A. I. Foss,
Esq, of Manchester, n. H., was invited to
address the convention.
Mr.. Foss' address was listened to with
marked attention, and at its close j. L.
Pearl of Dedham addressed the Conven-
ton a few minutes. when the Convention
journed till l-2 o'clock p. NJ.
After the Convention was called to or
der in the afternoon, Mr.. Simpson from
the Committee on credentials. reported
the names of eighty delegates present, be-
ing majority of all. and sufficient
quorum for the transaction of business.
On motion of A. NJ. Hopkins the report
of the committee was accepted. On mo-
ton Of J. l.. Pearl. the name of James w.
Blaisdel was added to the delegation from
Dcdham
On motion of VIM. II, Sargent of Scds-
! wick, the temporary organization was
adopted as the permanent one, and the
convention being then fully organized,
proceeded to business.
On motion of VIM. Grindle IT.. of
Penobseot. committee on Resolutions
was appointed by the chair, consisting Of
the following gentlemen
VIM. Grindle Jr., of Penobscot
l.. y. Emery, Ellsworth,
Parker Tuck Bucksport.
The convention then proceeded to the
nomination of candidates for the various.
county offices.
On motion of W. H. Pilsbury of Buck
sport, Hon. Thomas Warren of Deer Isle
was re-nominat-d by reclamation as can
didate for Senator from the western part
Of the county.
On motion Of Benz. Smith of Surry, the
following gentlemen were appointed
committee to receive, sort and count votes
for candidate for Senator from the Eastern
part Of the county
Benz. Smith, Surry.
d. II. West, Franklin.
+. f. Babson, Mt. Desert.
The committee subsequently reported
as follows:
Whole number of votes, IS
Necessary for choice, IS
James NJ. Blaisdell had, %
Eben NJ. Hamor had, AZ
And Eben NJ. Hamor of Eden was de-
clared to be duly nominated.
On motion. Eugene Hale of Ellsworth
was re-nomnated by reclamation as can
didate for County Attorney.
Parker Tuck of Bucksport was re-nom-
mated by reclamation as candidate for
Judge Of Probate.
VIM. II. Pillsbury Of Bucksport was re-
nominated by reclamation as candidate for
County Treasurer.
Geo. A. Dyer of Franklin was nominat-
ed by reclamation as candidate for Regis
ter of Probate,
VIM. H. Sargent Of Sedgwick was re-
nominated by reclamation as candidate for
County Commissioner.
On motion Of Frederick Hale of Ellie
worth, the following gentlemen:
A. NJ. Hopkins, Ellsworth,
A. Fulton, Bluehll
d. p. Marcyes, Eden,
were chosen as the Union County Com
mittee for the next political year.
/. A. Emery from the Committee, re-
ported the following Resolutions
R.otred, That We, the Union men of Hancock
County, In convention assembled, are in complete
nation, and we recognize and endorse as our own,
the political principles set forth in the Resolutions OF
the National Union Convention assembled at Balti.
more, June 9TH, 1854.
sailors, who represent Hancock County In the army
and navy, OF our unfaterng adherence TO the noble
principles for which they battling in the midst OF
danger and death that we assure them of r heart
felt gratitude for their heroic endurance of suffering
and Tor their splendid services and efforts to main.
tain the cause OF our common country,-and that We
pledge ourselves TO restore to them the 18th of
September next, those rights of suffrage SO dear 10
freemen, which they have so cheerfniiy and upse;
hsly laid aside at their country's call to arms
Resetred, That we deeply sympathize with the he.
reAyed and sorrowing ones in county and else
where who have lost dear friends in battle or by dis
ever cherish the memories Of the departed ONES in
grateful hearts,-and that the woun led and suffering
soldiers and the bereaved friends of deceased .oi.
diers entitled to- and shall ever receive our Kind
Hest care and affection.
Resolued, That we give our most hearty and earn.
est support to Abrah IN Lincoln and Andrew John.
son tor the Offices of President and Vice President of
the United States, and to Samuel Cony for he ottca
tnees of this convention the voters of IIaneoet
County rs every way worthy of their suffrages and
support,
The report Of the Committee on. Res
olutions was accepted, and the 4th Resolu.
ton was adopted as the purpose of the