The Union and journal., 1870-07-01

beriand.
Mr. Lyneh's paper ut the beginning Of the
carPaign stated ,ha, il was not possible to nom
mate any other candidate than him, and to
make certain that its threat should be prophecy
the whole canvass has been conducted with tn
design and effort to crush out all opposition to
him by the simple force Of numbers, override
all usage and precedent. repudiatc all honor
and good faith heretofore existing between the
two counties, and trample down York county.
because it is the smaller Of the two counties.
No man in any circumstance or condition OF
life ever playel more reckless or desperate
game than did John Lynch, AMI with the whole
patronage Of the District organized as his body
guarl TO encompass his selfish and disgracefdl
er erds-tbat Of forcing himself upon an unwill-
Ing people at the expense Of the hitherto freely
accorded rights and privileges Of minority.
his nomination was conceded long ago by sheer
brute force. . ..... ..
Tuesday night large number of York del
esates met at their headquarters at the Saeo
house. and consultel and deliberltei far into
the night before the battle. If no protest should
be made at the slaughter Of Old York which
was determined upon by the enemy, If land-
marks could be swept away at the breath OF
political adventurcr who was determined to be
nominated though he destroy the Republican
party. then it was seen that York would stultify
herself and be placed beyond the right of rec
ignition hereafter. except that which our Port
land masters should be graeiOusly pleased to
bcstow. AS private eOnyeyanees and the trains
aldel to the number Of delegates. they report
ell that their people demand recognition at all
and every harird. 1t was finally determined to
call our York people together on the morrow
and submit to them the prOpriety Of asking of
Cumberland simply that she abide in honor
and good faith heretofore existing. At half
pas, nine o'clock the York delegates who were
present, assembled and were call to orler by
the chairman OF the county committee who
stated the object OF the meeting, and called
for the nomination Of a presiding officer. Hon.
John ii. Durleigh OF South Berwick was elect
ell to preside and F. W. TOwnc, esq. Of Parsons
field was elected clerk The matter was through
ly discussed. by Hobbs Of North Berwick, Yea
ton of South Berwick, Hamilton and Butler Of
Biddef6ri. Bacon Of Kittery. A. G. 0'Br'On
Of Cornish. Parker and Jones Of Lebanon, Nor
ton Of Buxton, Uorn and Grant Of Lebanon,
Burbank Of Limerick and others whose names
we cannot now recall, and the motion was put
and unanimously carried by polling the house,
none voting in the negative. that the following
resolution be presented to the District COnven-
ton.
Rssolrei, That the usage in this District has
been 10 alternate in the nominations between
the two counties, and that II usage is to obtain,
Il Is right and polite to make the nomination
from York county.
James w. Grant Of Lebanon was selected to
present the resolution. and whether voted down
Or up, II was ordered that York county assem-
bic again in subeonvention Immediately afler
Inner. Adjourned to the hall above.
The District Convention was called to order
by NJ A. Blanchard, esq, chairman Of the
District Committee, who nominated Hon. Ma
thaniel Hobbs, Of North Berwick, rs President
Of the Convention.
On motion OF Hon. S. E. Spring of Portland,
the temporary organization was made perma-
ncnt.
The District Committee were chosen COM
mittec on credentials. 1t was voted that com
mittce ON resolutions be selected by the chair.
Mr.. Grant Of Lebanon offered the resolution rs
by York county, printed above.
Julse Davis, Lynch's postmaster Of Portland,
then offered the following resolution as sub
stitute for the enc FROM York county and moved
the same, supporting II in asPeech moderate in
tone, speciOus in context, illogical in argument,
and insulting in some Of its sentences, as when
he stated that none but ''petty politicians"
were either dissatisfied with Mr.. Lynch or
sought his place
Resolrsi. That each Congressional District Is
n unit, established upon the basis OF the whole
PSpula,Cn, ana en,,.si ,S 70 S" one i" nd nuv
tempt to limit the choice Of any particular Sec
ton of the District WI uld tend to obstrrct the
free expression Of the popular will, to create
sectional discoru anu s'rue, anu wOun ,s sesriue
"s msl;n. the ineumSent the rsprrscntatiye of 10
cal ami private interests instead of the whole
constituency.
hesoss'.i ., ,i,, IN n,.,r;., ~ Cenrr.ss rsrs"n.i
wishes and interests shouli not be consulted, as
they have no claim on the constituency, but the
interests OF the District, the S'a'e anu the ha-
'on 0n'S snUu'' " .O =.
"e was 'O,'O"Va
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which ne @ke' 'na' hs county S"ou'u 70 "."
cd hirly IN the maueri 'oa' sue 0nIy asAei "n''
had always been aekno"'eigu 10 her ina, We