The Portland daily press., 1868-07-09
Republican State Convention.
The People IN Council.
The Largest Convention Ever Held
in Maine.
chamberlain Renominaled by Ac-
elamatiOn.
Speeches by Bingham and SiclsIes


At quarter past eleven o'clock yesterday
Hon. James G. Blaine, chairman of the State
Committee, called the Convention to order,
and read the published call. In a few happy
remarks he presented the name of Gen. GEORGE
F. SHEPLEY as Temporary Chairman, and
upon coming forward the General was receiv-
ed with three rousing cheers. l.r t..
He spoke briefly of the principles represent
ed by the members of the Convention and de-
clared that there was no greater honor than to
serve them. He alluded at some length to the
Convention now in session in New York, en-
gagged in the business of selecting the successor
of Gen. Lee, to make, next November, an
unconditional surrender to General Grant,
Immense applause and three cheers for Gen.
Grant.)
He reviewed at considerable length the diff
ferences between the two platforms now put
before the country. His speech was one of the
most telling and eloquent of his many happy
efforts. At conclusion, Messrs. John E. But
ASAt VI Gs 1NuSu utl0 Js IL 4AntudWhy WcEc
pointed temporary Secretaries.
After completion of the temporary organiza-
ton, prayer was offered by Rev. Mr.. Hewes, of
Park Street Church.
DIR. Benson, of Newport moved that Com
mittee on credentials, one from each county be
raised by the chair, and the following gentle
men were selected 5t
sft COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS.
York-H. G.. Dean.
Oxford-F. E. Shaw. t t -.
Androscoggin-Geo: A. Clark.
Franklin-John b. Morrison.
Sagadahoc-Eab Upton. 0f IH. .I. s
berland-Aaron Quimby.
Somerset-J. F. Nye.
Piscataquis- Flint.
WaldO-J. Lord.
Knox-Ephraim Bartlett.
Lincoln-Edwin Fly.
Penobscot-J. II. Porter.
Hancock. ii. West. .r#
Washington Isaac Bearce.
Aroosto0k-C. M. Powers.
Kennebec-Wm. B. Smell. ..,---... .
Mr.. French, from Thomaston, moved that a
Committee, one from each county, be appoint
ed on permanent organization, and the follow
ing gentlemen were chosen:
COMMITTEE ON PERMANENT ORGANIZATION.
York;. NJ. Mason.
Oxford-G. l.. Beal.
Cumberland-F. G. Messer. - .......r... .. sss.-
Androscoggin-E. F. Packard.
Franklin-J. F. w. Gould. ht
Sagadahoc-J. p. Morse.
somerset-J b. Dascomb.
Piscataquis-S. Il. Pullen f... ..'f .
Wado-Elias Milliken.
Knox-W. II. Meserve.
Lncoln-Wales Hubbard.
Penobscot-qeO. b. Leavitt.
Hancock. O. Caldwell.
Washington-J. F. Harris.
Aroostock-J. +. Holland.
Kennebeck-Charles A. Wing.
A recess of ten or fifteen minutes was
here taken, to allow County Delegations to
select each member of State Committee and
q member of Committee on resolutions. Upon
the re-assembling of the Convention the Com
mittee on permanent organization reported as
follows: ..- .a.s..r
President-Gen. Geo. F. Shepley. a.
Secretaries-J. E. Butler, c. E. Nash, and
J. w. Hathaway; with the following list of
Vice Presidents: ta
VICE PRESIDENTS.
Oxford-W. b. Lapham.
Androscoggn-M. T. Ludden.
Franklin-B. f. Eastman. ...-
Sagadahoc-
Cumberland Luther Billings.
Somerset-Abner Coburn.
Piscataquis-Edwin Jewett tt.4.1
Waldo-L. ID. Woodward.
Knox-E. r. Spear.
Lincoln-M N. Ransom.
Penobscot-S. b. Munson.
Hancock-T. G. Woodman.
Washington Partmon Houehton.
Aroostook-Geo. w. Smith,
Kennebec-H. p. Torsey.
York
COMMITTEE ON RESOLUTIONS p.
York-Charles K. Weld A
Oxford-Wm. w. Virgin.
Cumberland-Isr Washburn, Jr,
Frankiin-Andrew G. Phillips.
Somerset-Luther H. Webb.
Piscatagnis- J: H. Ramsdell.
Knox-T. r. Simonton.
LincOln-E. M. Stetson.
Penobscot-Josiah Crosby,
Observation-Disclosures Gilbert
Observation-Disclosures Sargent.
Aroostook p. Is. Burleigh.
Androscoggin-Wm. p. Frye.
Kennebec-J. L. Stevens.
Hancock-Eugene Hale.
Wado-Wm. M. Rust.
Hon. J. w. Porter, from the Committee on
credentials reported as follows, which report
was accepted:
Whole number of towns represented, 345.
Whole number of delegates, 1918.
Gen. John C. Caldwell, from the Committee
from the Soldiers and Sailors Convention, was
here announced and presented the resolutions
passed by that body.
The following list of gentlemen was selected
as State Committee for the ensuing year
A- STATE COMMITTEE
York;. K. Butler.
0xford-Timothy Walker.
Cumberland-N. A. Foster.
Franklin-Charles j. Talbot.
Somerset-James Bell.
Piscataquis-A G.. Lebroke.
knox-G. w. French.
l.incoln--S. 8. Marble.
PenObscot-S. G. Hatch,
Sagadahoc-Joseph Ia. Hayes
Washingon-Charle B. Paine, .-...
ArOostook-C. NJ Powers.
Androscoggin-A. o. Morgan.
keenebec-James g. Blaine.
Hancock-J. H. West.
Waldo-S. L. Milliken.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The Convention met at quarter to 8 P. M,
The debate as to mode of selecting two Elec-
tors at Large was'renewed, and it was finally
voted to proceed to ballot for one Rlector from
he western portion of the State first.
Mr.. Siminton of Camden said it was under
tood that the soldiers were in favor of Gen.
ieo l.. Beal, of Norway, and he nominated
lin to the office.
A Committee of seven was appointed to re-
'elve, sort and count votes for Elector from the |
western portion.
MIR. Simonton, chairman of Committee, re-