The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-06-28

Speeches of Ex-Governor Cony and Ex-vice
President Hamin on Presidential UsurpatiOn
aud Obstruction Of the Laws.
AUGUSTA, Me-, June 81, 1867
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Delegates of the republican party from all sections OF
the State OF Maine assembled Granite Hall to-day
and nominated Governor Chamberlain the candidate
TO DO supported at the ensuing election.
Ex-Governor Samuel Cony presided over the Conven-
ton, and made brief speech Upon taking the chair
having returned thanks for being elected presiding
officer, he continued follows-We assemble here to-
day. the representatives OF powerful party, composed
OF individuals who prior to its formation had been the
members of all the parties hitherto existing
the Stse but prompted by love OF country and the
muenty fearful peril with which IL was threatened by
traitors casting TO the winds the Cherished prejudces
and minor differences Of oil times they camo together
to protect and defend the nation While the necessity
continues this party, adh ering 10 the principles upon
which II was founded, will maintain Its existence and
power against all comera We have no new principles
Issues 10 make no sep backward take Our demand
Ia that the territorial integrity OF the country shall be
s q S sa N Ss
political rights, all men untanted with crimes shall
stand alone, and that tho constitution Of the United
States shall be amended 90 10 secure these funda
mental principles and that laws passed to these
objects shall be Faithfully administered After the
cisve and emphatic reputation OF President john
sons policy by the people, In the elections Of 1885, upon
his appeal 70 them in the issues he made with Congress-
It was to have been expected would abdsd
By the verdict and that the ceantry would have
been relieved ct least Tor season, from the excite
ments which tor 50 long time hsve agtatod T. i
that the lessons Of last year have failed 70 exert their
proper influence upon the administration, except that
more decen,y observed than before The President
making with the Toeth Congress- In hts veto OF
provisions, among other things more especially. DO.
OF the haste with which powers were conferred
sssoo1 vim M nsrnans snr,o srcsns;on received
the sanction Of his Cabinet Now we have an opinion
Genersi-whicn ussssiy smascuasss the law. null II
liaes the objections Of the President, and
stuitanes tho whole administration. How far
the President may be disposed 70 60 In setting aside
Z Law Of Congress IL Is not necessary 70 inquire. The
remedy Is al hand The nation has received timely
OF the States and the people, tho guar
dams OF their liberties, will in few days assemble and
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triguea This Convention. doubt not will bcstow Its
commentator upon the able and faithful Senators and
OF Maine In congress- and give expression
It's confidence In their fidelity and vigilance In every
varying phase OF the struggle In wnich we are en-
Ex.vics President Hamin, who was a delegate from
Bangor responded TO loud calls for speech Having
he supposed il vas a foregons conclusion that
the representatives OF this people are 70 meet
on the Fourth Of July, At Washington; and tnoy viii
cannot be falsely construed emasculated The country
owes debt Of gratitude TO the Congress Of the United
States They have proved the salvation OF the country
ana he was Of those waiting, with and
beating heart TO what they will do He believed
that s'lreason crime odous that u ought TO be
punished" Those who neuiralize laws should answer
the penalty OF that crime. Persons who usurped power
should be impeacned and removed from Office. There
10 something In the atmosphere that makes bold men
tmid aud timd men no men at all He had read Ia no
HISTORY where republic had lost It's liberty by the
usurpaton Of the legislative power but such liberty had
bcen lost by STOP through Of the
power. He would not make any specifications
They thick autumnal leaves There Is an OBJ
4gaton upon those in power TO see that justice Is
melted alike to all men, The resistance Of Congress
70 the usurpationS and Entertainments OF executive
power demands unqualified appreciation and thanks
The question to-day Ii whether We are educated up 10
the right standard. The acs OF President johnson
have served TO educe.e aud settle tho country upon
right basis and teach tho duties which ought
to discharge; not Secretary Seward said In Boston
the othor day. that have only 10 acquiesce N Pres
dent Johnsons declarations that would 90 on
as merry marriage bell, out that the government
is In the people He had come 70 the conc fusion that
everything has boon wisely ordered, and he wished 70
the stand they had taken body against hs Prss-
dent and trusted that future delegations would DO - de-
serving OF confidence a. the present.
The following resolutions were adopted
but by nrm Adherenss the sefevident truth that all
men created equal .,.-s -. :.
the pc ple Impair suffrage should be the uniform law OF
ali states secured either ~ present authority Of Con-
Tns-Endoses the recent legislation OF Congress regard
ing the Of The rsSs s,ss sr.ua. 10 N.
and navy gallxntry In defending liberties and
pledges our sympathy and support oths widows and or
pTna~ApproSes and endorses General Sheridan, and
Pc support Of tho Union men Of Maine 70 &C.
cure loyal eonsuonal in those states
practicable interest," and keeping invioste all
psssThss TAXATION on national bonds and should
be adjusted By consress on eonstsatons principles 81
stock d national banks should the towns whore
stock IL owned.