The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-06-29
THE MAINE DEMOCRACY.

Proceedings of the State Convcnfion-Ap-
pointing the Committee ResoIufions--A
Debate on the PlatforHi--A ntediluvian
Ideas Tho New Dcparture-A Row-Tri-
nmph of the Progressive Democrats.
AUGUSTA June 81 1871.
After sending my letter of yesterday the Demo-
cratic State Convention met.
The morning session, at which, by the way, there
were 1855 delegates, resulted in nothing more than
the completion of an organization. Mr.. A. 8. Rice,
comparatively unknown lawyer, from Knox county,
was elected President, and there were sixteen Vice
Presidents ana enc quarter as many Secretaries,
for the most part representing the progressive ee
ment Of the parry.
THE COMMITTEES.
The usual machinery committees were ap-
pointed, and fifteen county delegates selected Com
mittee on ResolutiOns-a most difficult task on the
successful accomplishment OF which depended the
harmony of the Convention. Finally this committee
was constituted as follOws:-AndrOscOggn county,
Calvin Record; Cumberland, w. H. Clifford Frank
lin. II. L. Whitcomb; Hancock, C. II. Foster, Knox,
A. .. Leavensear; Kennebec, II. X. Choate; LIN
coin, s. H. Smith, Oxford, A. 8. Ktmball; Piscata-
outs, A. J. Case; Penobscot, Marceus Emery; Saga.
dohoc A. d. Moody; Somerset, A. ]. Perrin; WASH
ingten, A. McNcke; Waldo. w. II. Simpson, and
York, NJ. +. B. Mckinney. This gave both sides an
equal representation in the framing OF the platform
although If there was any advantage the young de-
mocracy had 1t.
A RECESS.
The Convention then then took recess OF two
hours III which to discuss the situation and view a
circus procession which was passing through the
streets.
NOMINATIONS FOR GOvERNO..
Reassembling at two O'Clock, they proceeded to
nominate Charles P. Kimbal the well known car
riage manufacturer of Portland, for Governor, he
receiving ass out Of the 4E3 ballots that cast
The nomination was afterwards made unanimous
Eben F. Pllsbury OF this city, accepted the nomi-
nation in Mr.. Kimball's behalf urging that he shall
be supported by the democracy or Maine for two
reasons-first, because he paid more money than
anybody else to secure his (Plsbury'sl election as
Governor for three successive years; and. second,
that once when Mr. Kimba was compelled TO COM
promise with his creditors Tor Gfty cents the dol
lar and receive full release. he afterwards paid
the balance of lis Indebtedness with interest to the
date Or payment
CONSIDERING THE PLATFORM.
In the meanwhile the Committee on Resolutions
were IN session directly underneath the hall. and q
stormy debate was taking place. Marcellus Emery
and W. II. Simpson, from the eastern section OF the
State, representing the conservative element were
combating the progresslonsts to the best Ct their
ability. Among the resolutions which they offered
Of to g. was the following, which will give good
idea Of the antediiuvan ideas which they CHERISH
ing e. s R2ssa
upon the Legislature in his late annual report, to Wit:
over The colleges and academies w.hia the State
y
s a n s @
and we cal upon the people 70 apply The test Of to
lives to the Legislature at the polls September next
Three long and weary hours passed away, during
winch Ine dGega.cs were bothered 70 DEAN r IA Try
Pillsbury on the subject OF the tarir when finally
1t was seml-otricialiy announced on the platform
ttnntfh rftry haA fIslu r0nhu
make a verdict. In single Gle they walked upon
the platform. with Mr.. u. w. Ciifiora Of Portland,
bearing ponderous RON Of manuscript. at their
ROW OVER THE NEW DEPARTURE.
Their arrival was greetei with Applause Tor II put
dress, and when order was restored the Chairman
proceeded to make his report He commenced
all dead issues, and deprecatIng the discussion Of
all past questions that can have no application
to the present affairs and condition Of our state
and country address ourselves the vital issues
and questions OF the hour bringing them to and de-
1mn9s em M e by vns 81 6 St
public which substantially presented the views OF
the Old Guard. But there was great row when he
completed the reading by the addition OF the words
''That we recognize our binding obligations TO the
constitution OF the United States as IT now exists
without reference to the means by which the same
became the supreme law OF the land"
ITS ADOPTION.
Mr.. Emery moved TO strike out the addition OF Mr..
Clifold and MIR. Bion Bradbury attempted 10 pour
oil upon the troubled waters by substituting the
word "denouncing" for the words without refer
ence to- In the second clause. Mr.. Rawson, q sup
porter OF Andrew jackson, refused to be COM
forted, saying that the resolution, as 1t read, en-.
dorseu tho Ku Klux bill and bayonct rule. Finally.
however, after scene of mutual bacabiting aud
intense excitement generally, the resolution, as
presented was adopted-50 to1.
Tie remainder Of the declaration Of principles
subjoined was passed by uicd roce vote.
CONCLUSION.
Mr.. clifford very nicely concluded the proceed
ings with speech asserting that rs the democracy
had always stood by the constitution as the
supreme law OF the land, even TO the extent Of sup
porting the slave law, because IL decided to be
CONSTITUTIONAL IL only consistent Tor the party
that the constitution was changed to sustain Its
provisions.