The Portland daily press., 1869-06-25


The COMMITTEES on Resolutions then report
ed through Hon. s. H. Blake Of Bangor, as
follaTsa = MSETxaR 1RT
X III That we hail with Joy the restoration of
peace s. and the shs ssSprsmacs . S
Of the nation are first due TO- the noble men
who mindless of life braved the dangers of the
teld and the ocean for its preservation, and it
is source of qualification to patriotic citizens
that an army of more than million OF soldiers
have returned to their homes and their indus
trial pursuits without disturbance, and are
now minglipg with their fellow citizens in the
ordinary associations of life,a without distin-
gushing marks save the glory Of their wounds.
tional administration 1t is entitled to the
confidence of the country. It's patriotism and
integrity and pure motives commend IL to all
good men. It's wise statesmanship has already
been shown and its ability win continue. to te
illustrated, ana we rejoice that there has been
placed at its head, and by so general suffrage,
the Great Chieftain upon whom grateful Re
public has thus fastened to confer its hig hest
honors, and to- whom by general acclaim it
comedies its greatest Indebtedness.
!. Maine has great natural resources. ana ;i y =
climate giving vig0r to her people Her sou Is
the best and her forests the largest N new
England. Her frontier upon the ocean invites
to commerce, and no State has greater advan-
tages for shipbuilding or cqual lIacilities for
Of the country. Her ample water power waits
only to be- used to supply the world with fab
RIGS and manufactures; and when her railroads
are completed that are now in progress she
growth and prosperity by her nearer i,roximitv
to commercial centres and her easier access to
the markets OF the East and West ,,..l -
3 :, HesoIued,i Therefore, that the policy of the
5tate government should be marked and dis
tet unct ~ FAVOR OF. the development of her ma
md u sg.lr if.tIr
n .KesolUed Further, that the Republican party
OF Maine has no more pressing mission intrust-
ed to its care, as the dominant power of the
State than to make the most il can Of these
great resources for the aaggrandizement of its
citizens and the enhancement of their welfore.
Resolved, That in legislative appropriation ons ;,
an enlightened forecast will bear in mind al
ways our present Indebtedness, and that in
municipal expenditures and official disburse-
ments the strictest personal accountability
ResolUed, That we emphatically renew our
adhesion to the principles of prohibition and o.
vigorous enforcement of the laws to that end.
lis Resolved, That Joshua l.. Chamberlain, the
nominee of this Convention for Governor Of
Maine, - one. OF our most eminent, citizens, |
distinguished for his scholarship, his patriot
ism and his undying military record. We
com mend him, with confidence in his integrity
and ability and pride in his record, to the suf-
frages OF the people, and with an assurance of:
q resofutfcns We're unanimously adopted.
The President was instructed to notify Cow
Chamberlain Of his nomination, and the Con-
vention adjourned. m sg ea.1 Is *
The Convention during the afternoon mani
tested unusual excitement and interest. The
friends of the several candidates were in earn
est for success. The final result finds every
body apparently satisfied. e9i2 -