Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-06-16
The cities, towns and plantations are entitled to
he following number of delegates:
STATE con VEN7ION.

STATE CONPENIIOS.
The State Convention assembled yester-
day was one of the largest ever held in the
State. Although the season and the fine
weather tempted the farmers to stay at
home and attend to their crops, they
were present in goodly numbers from
every county, showing that none OF their
zeal in the republican cause had abated.
Those who suppose that republicanism is
waning in the hearts of the people,
would have had there error dispelled had
they looked in upon this great gathering
of earnest men, representing the brains,
industry, wealth and progressive spirit of
the State Prior to the convention there
was an animated rivalry between the
friends Of the candidates for nomination,
but the utmost good nature prevailed
while the canvass was going on and the
chances reckoned, and no feeling re-
manned at the close TO mar the harmony
of the party.
The result of the ballot was the nomina-
ton of Hon. SIDNEY PERHAM as the
Republican candidate for Governor. The
measures taken to secure a fair vote were
thorough, and the vote was accepted by
Mr.. Hersey's friends as fair and conclu-
sive, and the nomination made unanimous
upon their motion. ....
Mr.. Perham is native and resident of
Oxford county. His father was a farmer,
and from youth he was accustomed to till
the soil, gaining thus by healthy exercise
sound body to go with sound head,
and becoming by experience affiliated with
that large and important class of our peo-
pie who live by labor and agriculture.
The improvement Of his mind was care
fally attended to, both by such instruction
asthe schools afforded and by hard study
in private, until, says recent writer, he
is to-day one of the best informed men in
the State" In 1855 he was a member OF
the legislature, and elected Speaker. al
thought was his first term in that body.
He was twice elected Clerk of the Courts
in bis county and served acceptably in that
position. When the Republican party was
formed he was found among its earliest
and warmest supporters, accepting its
principles from conviction and sustaining
its fortunes from sense of duty. In 1856
he was chosen one of the Presidential cleo
tors. In 1862 he was elected Representa-
tive in Congress from the Second District,
and elected again and again for three
terms, and until he voluntarily retired.
Theperiod which he served in Congress
was the most trying to public men of any
since the government was formed. In
that critical time Mr.. Perham distinguish
ed himself by his sound sense, practical
views, and patriotic spirit, as well as in
tegrity and industry, making an honorable
record. When he retired from Congress
he returned to his farm at Paris, and en-
tered again upon the vocation of farmer,
but in 1869 he was brought forward in the
State convention as a candidate for Coy
ernor, receiving very strong vote in
opposition to Governor Chamberlain. AZ
ter the contest in the convention was over
Mr. Perham accepted the result in II very
handsome manner, supported Governor
Chamberlain faithfully, and by his exam
pie and advice contributed to the unity OF
the party and,its large success at the polls.
In all situations Mr.. Perham has been
found to be a thoroughly honorable man,
reliable in politics, true to principles, I'M
stained in private life, charitable, liberal,
and witlhal blessed with the personal gifts
that dignity and adorn the station to which
he will soon be called.
The nomination Of Mr. Perham viii
unite and cement the republican part,
from Kittery to Quoddy, from the New
Hampshire line to the Atlantic, and rende
ahortive the attempts which have beef
made 10 divide it. His generous rival il
the convention will give him hearty sup
port. Governor Chamberlain and hi
friends viii be happy to return the CON
pliment of last year. and the third part
win be content and make no nomination
In every way ii is nomination of a mos
suspicious character. If any suppose MI
Perham fanatic and an unreasonable, in
practicable man, governed by one ides
they make grand mistake. Moderatio
and good sense will prevail in his cour
ellis and the will Of the people be CAREFUL