The Portland daily press., 1867-06-28
Large and Enthusiastic Gathering
Phil Sheridan Sustained!
sMy Policy" again Condemned.

porary President. The nomination was rati-
fled by the convention, and Gov. COny coming
forward to the platform spoke as follows:
GENTLEMEN:-In accepting the position you
have assigned me, and for which honor 1 ten
der you my grateful acknowledgements, must
invoke your indulgence to all errors in the per-
formance of its duties resulting from inaptitude
or mex perience in this special branch of public
service. '.-+ ,i '
We assemble here to-day the representatives
of a powerful party, composed OF individuals
who, prior to its formation, had been the MEM
bers of all the various parties hitherto existing
in the State, but prompted by love of country
and the imminently fearful peril with which it
was threatened by traitors, casting to the winds
the cherished preiudices and minor differences
of the old time, came together to protect and
defend it. While the necessity continues this
party, adhering to the principles on which 1t
was founded, will maintain its existence and
its power against all corners. We have no new
principles to declare, no change of policy to
announce, no step backward to take, NO new
issues to make. Our demand is that the terri
torial integrity of the country shall be main
tanned, that the public filth shall be preserved,
that in the presence of the law and in the ex-
ercise of political rights all men untainted with
crime shaIl stand alike, and that the Constitu
ton of the United States shall be amended
as to secure these fundamental principles, and
that laws passed to secure these objects shall
and emphatic reputation of President John
sons policy by the people in the elections of
1866 upon his appeal taken to Them in the is
sues he made with Congress, il was to have
been expected that he would have abided by
the VERDICT and that the country would have
been relieved, AT least for season, from the eX-
elements which for so long q time had agitat-
ed it. 1t would seem, however, that such is not
to be our lot, and that the lessons of the cleo
tons of last year have failed to exert their
proper influence upon the administration ex-
cept that the outward prophecies of eminent
position have been more decent'y observed than
before. (Applause).
The President, in making issue with the
Fortieth Congress, in his veto of the recon-
struction bill argued at length against its pro-
because of the vast powers conferred upon the
military commanders. This veto, it was IN
derstood, with but perhaps single exception,
received the sanction of his Cabinet. Now we
have an opinion of one of the concurring min
listers, the Attorney General, which utterly
emasculates the law, utilities the objection OF
the President and stultities the whole Admin
istration. (Applause.)
How far the President may be disposed to go
in setting aside q law OF Congress, it is not ne
cessary to inquire. The remedy is at hand.
The nation has received a timely warming and
Congress, composed of the immediate repre-
sentatives of the States and the people, the
guardians of their liberties, will, in a few days
dSSeu1Dle anu see 10 III tnaC the hepuDlIc re-
ceives no detrilnent from Presidential peryer-
sity or traitorous disloyal intrigues This
Convention, doubt not, will bestow its COM
mendation upon the able and faithful Sena-
tors and Representatives OF Maine in Congress
and give expression to its confidence in their
fidelity and vigilance in every varying phase
of the struggle in which we are engaged
In the choice of a candidate for Governor to
be made tlsis day, we are not perpieXed by dis
cordant councils or any difference of opinion.
Last year the choice of a candidate for this of
fee was attended by most animated personal
contest, but all feeling ceased the moment it
was pade,andthe graceful acquiescence of those
Who were disappointed ana their resOlute, ac-
tive, earnest and honest support OF the candi-
GATE contributed materially re- roll up the ma
jority OF 1866 TO its magnificent proportions.
The success of the present able Executive i'll
the discharge of the duties OF his office de-
mands what he will this day receive,-a unan-
imous denomination for the Office.
The temporary organization was completed
by the election of Edward Stanwood, of Au-
gusta, John +. Butler, of Biddeford and Frank
M. Drew, of Brunswick, as Secretaries.
Onmotion, committees on credentials and on
permanent organization were nominated by
the chair and elected by the convention. as
follows:
COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS.
Anlroscoggn-A. NJ. Pulsifer, Auburn.
AroOstook-Parker p. BnTleigh, Linneus.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES d. Smith, Portland.
Franklin-Moses Stone, Jay.
Hancock-Jos. III. West, Franklin. -.i
hennebec-Nathaniel Graves, Vienna.
knoX--John ID. Rust. Camden.
Lncoln--E. W. Stetson piniariscotta.
Oxford--Josah S. Hob Is, Paris. -
Penobscot-E. c; Brett, Oldtown.
Piscataquis-D. W, Husscy Sangcrville
Sagadahoc-P. X. Mllay, Bowdoinham.
Somerset-S. l.. Tobey, Athens
Waldo-E. p. Richardson, Knox. r..
Northumberland
York;. W. Guptill, Saco.
COMMITTEE ON PERMANENT ORGANIZATION.
Androscoggin- Daniel Holland, Lewiston .i.a
Aroostook-Daniel Randall, Island Falls.
Cumberland-W. l.. Pencil, EWestbrook.
Franklin--Philip H. Stubbs, Strong
Hancock-Ambrose Simpson, Sullivan.
kennebec-neuben Foster, Wateryille
KnoX-Wm Singer Thomaston. ' si-it
Iincoln--Wm. IL. Hilton, Damariscota
Oxtord-GeO. ID. Bisbee Blu kfield. t
Penobscot-Chas. p. Stetson Bangor. .
Piseataquis-E. g. Thompson, Foxcroft.
Sagadahoc-J. S. Baker, Bath. .f.Y..
S0merset-Joseph Barrett, Canaan.
Wado-Nehemah Smart, Searsmont.
Washington-L. q. Downes, Machias.
York-Dmon Roberts, Lyman. r4
The committees withdrew and entered upon
their duties. e..
On motion Of Hon. Hannibal Hamlin, of
Bangor, it was ordered that all resolutions be
submitted to the committee ON resolutions, to
be appointed, without debate Dot.
The county delegations, after comforting to-
gether by order of the conventio i, reported
the following nominations for the State COM
mittee and committee on resolutions: -..
STATE COMMITTEE.
Anilroscoggin-A o. Morgan Lewiston
MISUNDERSTANDING Powers, Houlton.
Cumberland-N. A. Foster, Portland.
Frankn-H. b. Prescott, New Sharon.
Hancock-N. K Sawyer, Ellsworth.
kennebec-James G. Blaine, Augusta
KnOx-Geo. W. French, Thomaston
Lncon-S. S. Marble, Waldoboro.
OXord-James 4. Clark, Paris.
Penobscot-,Jolm Benson Newport
Piscataquis-A. G. Lebroke, Foxcroft.
Sagadahoc--E. S. j. Nealley, Bath.
SOmerset-James Bell, Skowhegan
Waldo-S. L. Milliken, Belfast
Mashngton-Charles b. Paine, Easport.
hork-John f Butler, Biddeford.
COMMITTEE ON RESOLUTIONS ...
Androscoggin-T. A. ID. Fessenden. Lewiston
Aroostook-Cyrus NJ. Powers Houlton
Cnmberiand-Chas. w Goddard, Portland.
EranklIn-CJ j. Talbot Wilton
HancOck-Eugene Hale Ellsworth
Kennebec-Geo. II. Wilcox. Gar incr
KNOW. IL. Meservey annleto,'
. Lineon-John IL. Converse, Newcaato
oxford-E G. Harlow, DixSeld
Penobscot-ChaIles p Stctson Banoor
Piscataquis Ephraim Flint, Dover
Sagadaboc-Eliiah Upton, Bath. DID,.
SOmerseb-William Folsom Hartland.
Walden. p. Monroe, Belfast.
Washington-Geo. f. Downes, Calais.
York-Charles f. Weld, Buxton
As the committees on credentials and on
permanent organization We're not yet ready
to report the Hon. III annibal Hamlin, of Ban
gor, was on motion of Col. Boynton of Angus
ia, invited TO address the convention. Mr..
Hamlin said he would have preferred to hear
the resolutions of the convention before speak
ing, but could not doubt what their character
would be. The object of the republican party
is to confer equality of rights upon all men.
We will have it. lAppiause.l Congress has
done its duty. [Applausel 1t has provided
ior Tue emergency which is upon us. Con-
gress must now assemble and make the law 80
PLAN, so clear, so distinct, that no Stanbery
can misconstrue and no Andy johnson evade
1T. lApplausel Congress has saved tho
country, but has not done enouob Traoson
was a crime, which should baye hoor -.
odious by the execution of the chief cr;n,inoI
tCheers.l Mr.. Hamhn believed in impcacb-
ment, but there was something in official 70
sponsibility which makes bold men timid and
makes hmid men no men at all. Laughter
History shows no instance of the encroaeb-
ment OF legislative power upon the liberties of
the people. such encroachments always come
from the executive, and if Congress fails tn
justice to the present usrrner Lilo
successor will do what Mr.. johnson said ba
co"a do-pue himself at the head of the army
and navy, and take possession of the Govern.
ment. IL was and is duty to impeacb and
remove the President from the office ba ba,
abused. Faint applause Nevertheless We
must all stand by Congress. which if II bas