The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1870-08-25

Convention was called to order by Hon. f. X.
O'Bricn, Chairman of democratic County Commit
tee on whose motion Samuel Bryant chosen
President, and L. B. Harrington Secretary.
ON motion, DIR. II. G. Levensaer, of Thomaston,
james Burns of W ashington, Henry Spalling of
South Thomaston, Church Fish of Hope and Jo-
scph Gould of Camden were rhosea committee on
credentials. Committee credentials reported
whole number of Delegates present siXty-onc.
On motion Voc, that the name of Gaen keene be
added to the list OF Delegates from Appleton and
Joseph Starreit TO the Delegation from Warren
Voted that the report of committee on credentials
be accepted.
On motion of Hon. e. X. O'Brien voted that the
temporary organization he made permanent
On motion of A. s. Rice voted to choose Il COM
mitcr on Hcsolu ions. and the following We're
chosen committee on resolutions: A. s. Rice, r.
:. Torrey, l.. NJ. Staples Sls Halves. +. *.
o'brcn, Henry spa,lng, John Bird and T. H.
Shaw.
On motion votel to adjourn until half past one
o'clock. z. NJ.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Met according 70 adjournment. On inotion of
lr. u. e. Leven>aler, voted to proceed to ballot
for candidates for Senators. On motion voted that
a committee of threc be appointed to receive,
sort and count votes for Senator's and Mr.. Halves
of Union, MI. sylvester Of Camden and Mr..
Whtehouse of St George, We're appointed by the
President. Committee to receive votes for Sen;l-
tors reported as follows: Whole number of votes
cast 81. Necessary for choice 90. r. S. Torrey of
st. George had 26 and was declared nominated
Proceeded to ballot for second candidate for Sen
ator. Committee reported follows Whole
number of votes FIN chh
Edwin Smith of Warren had b and was declared
nominated.
On motion voted to proceed to ballot for canli-
date for sheriff. Committee reported as follows
Whole number of votes cast a., necessary orchoice
%. Thomas b. Grosr had SO and wa, declared
nominated.
Proceeded to ballot for Clerk of tomlS. Com
mittee reported whole number of votes east "a,
necessary for Il choice Is Edwin Rose had -
and was declared nominated
Voted for County Commissioners Committee
reported whole number of votes east for candidates
for County Commissioners o. necessary for choice
=. George Il. Cumming, had %, $. X. Leach Is,
Francis Heating ) and Henry Spaldin" , No
choice
Proceeded 10 ballot second time for County
COMMISSIONERS. Committee reported follows :
W HoH hummer ol NOtrS c;tSt AZ, necessary for a
choice q. George f. Cummings hal IS and was
declared nominated.
Committee on Resolutions reported the follow
ing:
Resolved, That the Democracy of Knox Count
endorse unequvocally the resolutions adopted by
the Democratic State Convention held at Bangor.
and pledge To them cordial support
Resolved That in Gen. Chas. W. Roberts. we
recognise . gentleman emncntly fitted to distn-
guish and adorn the Gubernatorial chair, and we
cordially present him to our people is a candidate
remarkable not only for success in civil affairs but
also for distinguished record ;s soldier, in de-
fence of his country.
Resolved, That we cordially recommend the
nominees presented by this Convention to the
sufrases of the people, as gentlemen we'll Known
for their integrity and capacity, to satisfactorily
perform the duties of the several offices for which
they arc presented.
Voted, That the resolutions be accepted.
On motion the following gentlemen were appoint
ell County Committee for the ensuing year. T.. X.
o. Bren of Thomason. II. II. Shaw of Camden, f.
r. Walker Vinalhavcn, l.. NJ. Staples of Washing
ton, John Davis ID, of Cushing, $. V. Hastings
Union J. Fred Merrill ltockIand
Voted, That a copy of the doings of this Conven-
ton be forwarded TO the Maine Standard and Re-
publican Journal for publication.
Voted TO adjourn.
/. Is. HARRINGTON, Secretary.