The Portland daily press., 1869-06-30
MAINE.
Democratic State Convention.
Special Dispatch by international Line. j

Especial Dispatch by international Line.l
BANGOR, June 29.-Ths Convention was
called to order about noon, and c. P Kimball
ofPortland was made chairman He made
very neat little speech, saying that whatever
else may be said we have united Democracy.
From Quoddy to Kittery every Democratic
vote will be given to the nominee. Our foe is
divided. Last week six hundred delegates
threw eleven hundred votes, and were not sat-
isfed, but were probably voting again to-day
in Portland. He said no man could impeach
Gov. Chamberlain's record as soldier, Gov
erncF or man, but he counseled standing by
the party. Do this and we must soon realize
the fruits of victory.
The Committee on Credentials reported GIG
delegates, but many towns could not have been
full, for there were not SO many present by
considerable.
The Convention soon adjourned to afternoon,
when Counties will furnish their different
committees, and also present names for Gov
ernor.
AFTERNOON.
After dinner the Convention re-assembled,
and the Counties were called TO get the names
of candidates. Neither Cumberland orYork
presented a name. Androscoggin presented
the name of Gen. franklin Smith of Water
vile, and all the other Counties that presented
names at all, desired the nomination of Hon.
Chas. p. Kimball.
An informal ballot showed 516 votes, of
which Mr. Kimball had 445, and it was made
unanimous.
Mr.. Kimball declined in the most emphatic
terms, but the Convention did not seem in
clined 10 excuse him.
At last they yielded and another ballot was
had, which showed only $50 votes, of which
Gen. Franklin Smith had 217, and was de-
clared nominated.
The resolutions were not spirited and there
was no wish to prolong the session by speeches
or discussion OF any kind, and in the most sum-
mary manner the Convention adjourned.
The following are the resolutions adopted:
ResolUsd, That the Democratic party of
Maine are unalterably opposed to the present
protective tariff system, SO destructive to the
commercial, shipbuilding and general business
interests and prosperity of the country; and
we re-afhrm our adherance to the doctrine of
free trade; the maintenance of the rights of
the States unimpaired; equality in taxation.
including United State bonds; uniform cur
rency; opposition to the Capitalization of DOW
er In the general government; and in favor of
an economical and just administration of the
public affairs, in accordance with the princi-
pies OF the Constitution of the United States
andwe believe that the history and record OF
the Democratic party furnish sure guaranty
that in the event of their ascendancy they will
settle all questions which agitate the public
mind, in such manner as to conduce to the
welfare of the pubic.
Resolued, That our gallant soldiers and sail
ors who fought the battles of the Union from
patriotic motives, are entitled to the gratitude
and support of the people.
ResolUed, That we take pride in presenting to
the people of this State Gen. Franklin Smith
as our candidate for the high Office of Gov
ernor
Gen. Smith is arespectabe and peace-loving
citizen of Waterville, not far from 60 years of
age, and won his military title in the good old
days Of the militia; and is great,
mot like Caesar stained with blood;
But only great as he is good"
Candor compels me to remark that the
equanimity of the Convention was in noways
disturbed by enthusiasm over the result, and
the very solemn conduct of Bopeep's sheep was
frisky when compared to the measured tread
of this retiring conclave Of the Maine Democ-
racy of 1869. Nox.