Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1869-07-01
State Eleetioa. Monday, Sept IS.
FOR GOVERNOR,
Joshua j. Chamberlain.
TIA Haneor Conyeatiol.

The State Convention last week, clos
ed its labors auspiciously; and at nc
time previous to the day of meeting
was there any evidences peculiarly
alarming or threatening. against the in
tegritv and unity of the party. Tha
there were differences among its mem
bers in regard TO the policy Of renomi
Mating Governor Chamberlain is true
but that any man questioned the abih
~, or the integrity and honesty of tho
Governor, is not true. The difference
of opinion. then. in the party were moi
fundamental. but ephemersl. or imagin-
erv. That we ever shall arrive at that
delectable state of happy accord when
every man woman and child shall think
alike on all the questions Of the day, j.
p-oblemstical; so therefore, until the po-
litical melleniAl day shall have made its
advent. we must pardon something to
the spirit of liberty, and manifest all
the charity we can. and labor to make
platforms for the party which while
they shall accord with the advancing
and liberal spirit of the day, shall come
as near satisfying the honest masses of
the people as is possible. We do not
think alike on the question of capital
punishment, nor on the policy ofA con-
stabularv law. but we can wisely leave
these questions 10 be settled by an en-
hghtencd public opinion as the neces-
sites Of the hour shall demand, rcmem-
bering now that party ignoring all
other issues. and making either one of
these the sole plank in a party platform.
will fail to carry with il any great num-
Der of intelligent or honest voters. 1t
is commencing to build up party by
irving to lay the apex stone first. while
the fact is, il will take time 10 educate
the public up to the point where some
men now wish it.
When the party commences TO de-
msnd that certain men shall not be put
in nomination for Office because Of their
views of capital punishment, we shall
soon see the same, or like class de-
mand that a mans religions creed shall
also be bar to public favor. or his
views on the practice Of medicine shall
be considered in considering up his
availability.
The truth is, that soon, we shall
have 10 90 into the highways and by
ways and pick up men with no views
al all. or with such india-rubber ones
that they are. as the old almanacs say.
adapted to any latitude. > and will
stretch to suit each mans prejudiees.
No. Republicans. we must have some
faith in man, and must allow an honest
difference of opinion to exist, without
demanding thst the head Of the offend
er shall be brought 10 us in a
charger But we will not moralize
nor speculate further, for We feei i'm
patient to say TO our readers that the
State Convention of last week put
III uOtAiuaitou again Jul phSsShs VIC
Magistrate, by vote large enough
TO attest his popularity. This popu,
larity is well deserved. and does credit
TO the party.
Not one word did any one say
against the competing candidate. Is
there should not be one word said u
his disparagement. He had strong
friends, and the active support Of two
Temperance organizations. but failed
to be nominated. His friend and &C
tive supporter, Col. +. +. Shaw made
a motion in behalf OF Mr.. Perham. Il
make the nomination of Governor
Chamberlain unanimous, which wa,
carried with three dissenting votes
Three cheers we're given for Genera
Joshua L. Chamberlain, the nominee
and three also were proposed and Civ
en- for Mr.. Perham.
The action Of the convention is il
accord with the views Of the masse
of the people, and they will ratify it
doings at the polls in September.
we cannot elect Governor Chamber
lain we cannot elect any republican
and the party will be defeated becaus'
somebody desires to defeat it. Blu
We assure our readers that the temper
ance men like Neal Dow. Judg
Davis, Sidney Perham, and their CO
laborers will give the nominee of til
Bangor Convention cordial an
vigorous support, and he is worthy q
it. Let US therefore, since a fair an
full convention has settled the questio
OF nomination, forget the past, an
take measures TO roll up large vot
in Septembef