The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1865-08-31
- MAINE Union STATE CONVENTION.
denomination of Governor COny-The
RESOLUTIONS.
PORTLAND, August 10.


PORTLAND, August 10.
The Union State Convention met here
tato-day at 10 o'clock IN the forenoon, The
ssattendance was large, with full represen-
&ration from the whole state.
q The convention organized with Hon. john
A. Peters of Bangor, as President, wee
President from each caunty, and b. Powell,
FALLEN Sprague and W. ID. Hlll as secreta-
= ries, pouor,,.;o,a ZINC ou,o;,
- At 80 minutes past ], ballot was taken
for Governor. The whole number of votes
s-was 564 Samuel Cony, the present Gov
ernor had 533, and was unanimously nomI-
mated
So The Convention was then addressed by
Hon. John Rice, and Colonel Sutherland,
of Tennessee. :.
]. 2. Gilman, Chairman Of the Commit.
tee on Resolutions, reported serles' OIL
which the following IS SYNOPSIS;
The first recognizes the Divine hand
that has led the country through the civil
war. and given US lasting peace, based on
the extirpation OF slavery, and restora-
ton of the Union.
The second reuews the Endorsement OF
the principles and measures Of the Admin
istration of President Lincoln, stricken
,-down because of his devotion to human
freedom and the American Union; and ex-
presses entire confidence III Andrew john
son, believing him DESTROYS Of restoring
. their Just rights to all parties; and in be-
- half Of the Union men # Maine lodges
= cordial support III the great worpot Sc
curing national Union, the restoration and
equality of human rights, and enduring
aapedce.
81 The third asserts that 1t is the duty of the
Government to hold States under provi-
sonal government where the character OF
the people is found to be an unsafe deposi.
tory Of free republican government.
% The fourth proclaims that, in reorganiz-
ing the rebeIlious States it is the right and
duty Of the Government to demand the
ratification of the constitutional amendment
abolishIng slavery, and the removal of all
disabilities on account Of color, and to
i secure to all perfect equality.
The fifth indorses President johnson s
- sentiments, that the American people must
be taught that treason is a crime and must
be punished, and that that the law shout d
be enforced against the late Confederate
civil and military leaders.
The sixth resolves that little good Will
result in furnishing the subordinate instru-
ments Of the late rebellion until Jefferson
Davis is tried and punished.
The seventh resolves that the Constitu-
tion of the United States shold be amended
SO as to secure equality and uniformity of
the rights Of representation Of States in Con-
aagress.
a- The eighth declares that the emancipa-
ton Proclamation Of President Lincoln,
the enlistment of over 100,00 colored
troops the good faith of the colored race
amidst treason, and their being paid like
whites and placed in the most dangerous
places, have pledged the national honor
that these people shall have, i'll fact as well
Ga as in name, conferred upon them all the
political rights of freedmen, and that the
people Of the United States will redeem
this pledge.
The ninth asserts that the highest graft
tude of the people is due to the army and
navy.
The tenth declares that Governor Cony
has administered the affairs of the State
with ability, uprightuess aud prudence
! and no doubt the great body of our fellow
. citizens will give expression to the SAINT
confidence by again placing him in office.
The resolutions were unanimously
adopted and the Convention adjourned.