The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1870-08-18
FIFTH DISTRICT COMPRESSION
AL CONVENTION.

The Democrats of the Fifth District assembled
in Convention at Norombega Hall, Bangor on the
10th. The Delegates were called to order by Geo.
w. Berry, Esq. Chairman of the District Commit
tee, who called to the chair Gen f. s. Nickerson,
of Belfast. S. d. Leayilt, Esq. Of PASSPORT, was
chosen Secretary.
The District Committee was made 4 Committee
on Credentials, who subsequently reported 152
delegates present
A committee on resolutions was raised, consist
ing of W. H. simpson, Belfast, Albert ). Rice,
kockland, d. B. Kedman, Ellsworth. u. I. Olell,
PASSPORT who subsequently reported rs follows
Resolved, That the loss Of the splendid array Of
American ships which once whiiencd the sea with
their sails and poured their golden streams Of
wealth upon our shores. and which five years of
peace have failed even i'll part to restore are fact
which testify conclusively to the need of change
in the representation in Congress, especially from
The shipbuiIding states.
Resolved That the Fifth District OF Maine cx-
tending along one half the sea-coasr Of the State,
with its fine harborS, numerous shp-y1rdS and
skilled mechanics and which has been humated
and impoverished by the transfer Of the carrying
trade to the British iltg, is more than other
section, interested III change of policy. by which
its prosperity may be restored.
Resolved That while pcrsis!cntly send to
our national councils meh who aye ignorant of or
indifferent TO our Interests, we can not expect re-
cognitnn OF them in legislation; and that the most
Efficient Step towards redress of these grievances,
Will he to elect 70 Congress Il rcpre4tntVe who
thoroughly understands the practical wants Of this
|
ed TO resior" lis prosperity, and gather up again
the wasted means OF our people.
Messrs Treat of nterport, Burns of CALAIS and
Young Of Ellsworth, We're made committee to re-
ceiye SORTS and count the vote, for candidate foi
Representative TO Congress. They subsequently
reported -
Whole number of votes 12G
Phtnder j. Carleton l2f
and Mr.. Carleton WAS accordingly declared to he
the nominee OF the Convention.
The following resolution, introduced by Mr..
simpson, OF Belfast, was adopted
Resolved, That in Hon. rhiiandcr j. Carleton
we recognize man Of large and liberal Views, i
| ship builder and owner, intimately acquainted Will
the needs OF that int crest "a gentleman OF m>tlllet
record. and whose force of character Will Ell
| able hlm to impress his views upon Congress. Ant
we invite the shpbllilderS.f owners, mechanics
and sailors of the District 10 give him their support
a> the best and ,urcet of dom" Justice Il
| Themselves.
| The resolution was seconded by George b
Burns, Esd, of Calais i'll Il brct speech, IN Nhicl
the blight that has fallen upon the shipping Interest
was most trelingly portrayed He urged the mel
of the sea-board to give their support TO Mr.. Carrie
ton, irrespective of party, an act of Justice to
| themselves, and arebukcto the poWcrihli 1uplnell
permits the il interests To be sacrificed
| 1t WAS voted that the chairman he a committed
| TO notify Mr. Carleton of his nomination.
| The following gentlemen We're chosen Il niSiIi''
Comnltiet--' &. Roberts, Waldo; George "
! Berry, knoN; A. A. Bartlett, lImtock 4. II
Woodcork, Washington.
The tont rnti0n then tl ourucd.