The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1867-07-05
VICE PRESIDENTS.

organization DO adopted, md submitting tn
following list Of
VICE PRESIDENTS.
Androseoggin-Rufu Prince, Turner.
Aroostoek-Adriau Ysndine, Houlton.
'Cumberland-s. A. lIolbrook, freeport.
Franklin-F. q. Perkins, Pennington.
Hancock-Aaron r. Emerson, Orlaud.
Ksnnebec-Luther Whitmsn. winthrop.
Knox-Wm. Wilson, Rockland.
L.incoln--Alden blossom, Doothbay.
Oxford-y. u. Marrow, Dlxheld. .
Pcnobscot-Albcrt O. Wakefield, Bangor.
PiscataQuls-Mvses Parshley. Sangervills.
Sagadaiioo-P. J. Parks, Phipsburg.
somersst-AbnsI Coburn. SiowheEan.
Waido-A. J. Dlllin:s Freedom
Washington L-Iharies II. whidden, Calais.
York-Alsxandsr bennett, kittsry.
Adopted.
The committee on Resolutions retired 4
enter upon their duties.
Col. Lewis y. Smith Of Cumberland
moved that JOSHUA LAWRENCE CHAMBER
LAIN be unanimously declared the choic'
of this Convention, as candidate for Gov
crnor. t
Mr.. Stevens Of Kenncbcc moved that tn
vote be taken by rising, and when the Pres
ilent announced that 1t was ''all right
there was great applause.
On motion Of Col. A. B. Farwell o
Kennebec, that gentleman, Col. Eugcn'
Hale of Hancock, and Col. LOWS d. Smith
Of Cumberland, were appointed commit
tee to wait upon the Governor, inform hin
Of his denomination and request his at
tendance upon the Convention. r.'r.
Senator Morrill, was called for and he
came forward and spoke very ncceptably.
Hon. F. A. Pike, Representative to Con
gress from the 9Th District was loudly
called for. lilo came forward and address.
ed the Convention ind was frequently and
loudly clcered. .....
As he closed. Col. Farwell, chairman Of
the committee to wait upon tho nominee
for Governor, reported that they had Mt.
tended to that duty and General Chamber.
lain was now in the Convention. 500. H'
Col. Lewis B. Smith, conducted the Gov
enor to the platform and he was greeted
by loud and continued applause. The Pres.
ident said; -Gentlemcn, ! have the pleas
urs Of doing what there is no necessity for
doing-of introducing to this convention
General Chamberlain, our honored chief
magistrate and candidate for reelection"
' Gen. Chamberlain said this was tho first
time in his life that he had been in politi.
cal convention, aud he could not overcome
the impression lhat he had begun ut tho
wrong end. He felt MS gentlemen may DO
to feel, who receive honorary de.
grees from colleges where they have, never
studied. lie was deeply sensible Of tho
honor conferred upon him by tho nonina.
lion last year, and the prcscn, nomination,
after his capacity had been tested, ho could
hut acknowledge as still greater honor.
His remarks wers stormily npplauded.
Hon. Mr.. Goddard, chairman of tho
Committee on resolutions reported Us fol.
Ows; rr ..u .,r... u
Resolved, That permanent peaco can be secured
% the nation only by arm adherence to the self
,vident truth that all men are created equal.
Resolved. That political power being the inner
mt right Of citisons, impartial s.Iags should DO
he uniform law OF all the States, secured either
W the present authority Of Congress or by IN
amendment OF the Constitution Of Tho United
states. '"
RESOLVED, That tho recent legislation OF Con.
,ress, providing for tho restoration Of the late
ebei States to their proper relations In the Union,
9 characterized by justice and sound statesman
hip. and receives the hearty support Of the loyal
itilens or Maine, '''
R,soirsd. That the American people owe = debt
( lasting gratitude to the brave soldiers and SAIL
,rs Who through the struggle for our nation.
Il existenes. % nobly maintained and defended
,ur liberties amid unparalleled privations. suffer-
ngs and sacrifices. Tbs Union men OF Maine
hereby pledge 10 them and 70 the widows and mr.
phans OF those who fell In defence OF the nation
bur sympsthiss and substantial support.
Resolved, That We approve and endorse the mil
tary administration Of our distinguished, fearless
and patriotic fsilowcltisen, Major General sheri.
Ian. In Louisiana and Texas, and we pledge to
hun aud the other military commanders In the
several Southern districts the unwavering support
81 the Union men Of Maine In their efforts 10 pro.
ect the loyal people Of tho late rebel States and
10 secure the organisation Of loyal and oonstitu-
.ionai governments In said States.
Received, That our national indebtedness should
DO funded - speedily ~ the necessities OF the
Government will ALLOW. at the lowest, practicable
rsts Of interest," always maintaining inyiolato oil
pledges Of the national faith. . "a, .. ....El .tf
Resolved, That tho law In relation to taxing U.
B. bonds and stock In National Banks should be
adjusted by Congress on constitutional principles
Of equity. and that whatever municipal taxation
10 imposed on stock In Natiosal Banks should 20
10 the advantage OF tho cities and towns In which
said bank stock Ia owned.
Resolved, That NO earnestly approve OF tho ad
Of our present Governor, Joshua L.
who has proved IS able and efh.
In Council as In the field, and that We em.
commend him TO the cltlsens Of Maine
for triumphant rs-slsction In September. .....
The resolutions were unanimously adopt
c,l by rising. '.a D." 'r ''.-r..
Hon. John A. Peters was then called for,
and coming forward made brief charnc-
teristic speecll full Of logic. wit, sarcasm
and unccdotc, such as ouly Peters can de-
liver. h,,,,,. Ne Lei. ... No.
At the close Of his remarks, which were
rapturously received with laughter and ap-
plausc, the Convention, after an interesting
and harmonious session, adjourned sine die
nj halfpast three. .nn ..
THx VorE ON rnE Lieuox LAw.-The
vote OIL the amendment to the liquor law,
nv counties. m returned 10 the Secretary Of