Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1869-07-08


and under all circumstances claim to be
the only honest men, the public have
grave doubts. At this Convention Rev.
Geo. Pratt was sorry that the Republi-
can Convention passed resolution in
favor of prohibition &C. And why
sorry. If he only desires the success Of
the temperance cause? One would think
that he and all other temperance men
would be glad to have all the political
parties in the country favor prohibition.
He said
am told that the temperance resolu-
ton in the Bangor Convention was en-
gincered through by Bro. Dinglcy and
Bro. Randall. the apostle of temperance.
1t was intended to whip the temperance
men into the support Of the nominee.
| dont't know how much sincerity there
is in the resolution. but il was an inn
portant resolution, | am sorry il was
passed.
Rev. u. Il. Randall of Auburn was
called for. and he came forward 10 make
a personal explanation in reply Ia the
intimaiion Of Mr.. Pratt. He said he
did not claim Ia he an apostle OF tenn
pcrance. nor tai have any great sagscity
in organizing platforms. The speaker
was q delegate TO Bangor from Auburn
and happened 10 I've on the Committee
on resolutions Mr.. Blake Of Bangor
was the chairman. The Committee re-
ported the resolution and the Conven-
ton passed it. That resolution binds
the Republican party To prohibition and
its Enforcement. They are bound to
sustain that resolution or back squarely
down: and we should hold them to
their expression. If there j. temper
ance party in the State il i. the Republic
can party IL has wavcrcd. il i true,
but it has declared over and over again
for prohibition. aud if the control OF the
party is in the hand Of rummies 90 for
turning them out. have been tenn
perance man all my life and intended Ia
stick To NV life long principles.
+ 4 letter was read from Mr.. Nye.
regretting hi- inability to be present
Major Deering took the stand but
failed TO define his position at this time.
Mr.. Kimhall wanted to hear from the
Democratic Convcn ion then in session
n ~ AitilAAiisAaltt-
was appointed. and delegates to a Ma
tional Convention appointed. We ex-
tract from the Portland idrcrfiscr the
conclusion Of the doing-:-
The question ot the appointment OF
Stale Committee being brought forward.
Mr.. F. y. Dow said ,hai he had ALWAYS
acted and should in the future act for
the interest, OF the cause oi detrimental,
~ he understood them. lie regarded
the action of the convention TODAY a
determined Ia the Interests of the cause.
The chairman ruled Mr.. Dow's re-
marks out Of order. and declined Ia
receive them.
Mr.. Dow then perempi"rily resigned
hi place on the State Temperance com
miifee.
Mr. >horcy followed in remarks SINH
lar 10 Mr.. Dow's.
The chair stated that hi, remarks
Were out of order. and insulting Ia the
sense of the convention.
Mr.. Shorey appealed from the decision
of the chair.
This brought on a debate. Mcs-rs
Randall. Andrews and others claimed
that Mr.. Shorey had right to make
personal explanation. a. he desired. Mr..
Randall spoke for free speech. II any
body OF men attempt tn choke mo of
won't 90 with them. Let u have no
gag law.
The convention voted that Mr.. >horcy
should be allowed Ia make his explana-
ton. He rendered hi resignation A. cor-
responding Secretary of the State Tenn
pcrance Committee.
Mr. Il. G. Jordan OF York and Dr.
Morton each resigned their positions a.
members of the Committee Ia allow the
Convention Ia choose a ~tate Committee
without embarras-
Rev. W I. Merrill offered the '-pro-
hihi;ion resolution Of the Bangor plat
form. but the convention laid IL on the
table bv AN almost unanimous vote.
The Committee on Nomination re-
ported the name Of y. g.. iiichhorn, Of
stockton. a. candidate for Governor.
and the report was accepted unanimous
" with cheers.
Me-sr-. Greeley. OF kennsl'cc. Roberts
and Wood Of Waldo were appointed a
committee To inform Mr. ilichborn Of
his nomination.