The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1868-07-10

ensuing year were announced by the scveral
counties
Aniroscoggin. A. o. Morgan. lewiston
AroOstook, G.. NJ. Powers, Houlion; Cumber-
land. N. A, Foster, Portland; Franklin, Chas
J. Abbott, Wilton; Hancock, Jos. II. West,
Franklin; Keunebec, j. q. Blaine, Augusta;
Knox, G. w French, Thomaston; Lincoln,
s. =. Marble. Waldoboro'; Oxford. Timothy
Walker, Rumford; Penobscot, Silas Z. Hatch,
Bangor; PiscataQuis, A. q. Lebroke, Foxcroft
Sacalahoc, j. NJ. Hayes, Bath; Somerset, JAS,
Bell, Skowhegan; Waldo, s. l. Milliken. Bel
fast; Washington, Chas. T.. Paine, Eastport
York, J. L. Butler, BdlsfsrJ.
Adjourned to meet at y o'clock, p. NJ.
| AFTERNOON SESSION.
A Committee Of seven was appointed to re
cciye, sort and count votes for Elector from the
western portion Of the State.
Mr.. Simonton, chairman Of Committee, re-
ported whole number Of votes, GIG
George l.. Beal had 625
Scattering, Il
and Gen. Beal was declared nominated.
A ballot for an Elector from the eastern por-
ton Of the State was then taken, and while the
tellers were counting the vote, Joshua Lawrence
Chamberlain was nominated by reclamation As
the candidate of the Republican party for Co..
ernor.
]. l.. Stevens from the Committee on resolu-
tons reported the following which were adopt
Cd. .sH .f ..
Rcsolyed-That this Convention representing
the views Of the Union men of Maine emphatic-
| ally endorses the platform Of principles recently
adopted by the National Republican Convention
In Chicago, ~ fairly expressive Of tho political
faith ami purposes Of tho legal citizens of tho
Republic.
Resolyed-That Gen. Ulysses s. Grant for his
genius and services in war, and for his calm
and sagacious stltesmsnship in peace, deserves
the confidence and will receive the enthusiastic
support Of the patriotic frccmen Of Maine for
the Chief Magistracy Ofthe Nation ct the election
in November. T..
Resolyel-That Hon. Schuyler Colfax, Of In
diana, by his integrity and patriotism as y eiti-
Ken, his ability and success rs public man, &
his long and unwayering devotion & sound ma
tional principles, is eminently qualified for the
high place to which he is nominated by the Ma
tionai Republican Convention. and the Union
men Of Maine hereby pledge him their united
and cordial support for the Vice Presidency.
Resolved-That to Zen. Joshua L. Chamber
lain, distinguished alike by his ability and brav-
cry as soldier. anil by his successful admins
tration OF the Gubernatorial office which he Sls
with such admirable satisfaction 70 the people OF
Maine, this Convention plciges united support
and triumphant election in September. - .'r.N
Resolyel-That to the living and to the men,
DRY of the dead Of all those who by land or sea,
pcrillel life and limb to crush the recent rebel
lion and save the Rebublic from ACKNOWLEDGMENT
and overthrow, the Convention offers renewed
tokens Of gratitude and homage. .r .e5..
Resolysi-ThAt the proposition made by the
Democratic Convention Of this State 70 admit the
Rebels Of the South 70 share In the tax on
Government Bonds Is . fraud and an Outrage
on the loyal people Of the North. Under the de
lusive promise Of tightening taxation ct home
the resolution proposes 70 rob che people Of
Maine by assessing . tar on the deposits Of Sav-
ings Banks, on the Trcasuries Of our Insurance
Companies and on The hard earnings Of ths hum.
blesl laborcr invested In Government Bonds and
70 divide the amount raised among AL the States
-,hss giving to the rebels Of Texas more than
I've dollars whore the loyal men Of Maine never
get one. We denounce the proposition - An at
tempt to enrich the Rebel, st the expense OF 10y
al men and 10 subject our national debt 70 the
base end OF lighting anew the smoulderiug en-
ber OF Southern Rebellion. ''''i'
Received, That the Democratic National Con.
vcntiOu now In session at New York. ny well