Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-03-11
local ann State Mems.
Republican Caucus.

The republican caucus last evening al
Granite Hall, was large and most enthusiastic
1t was called to order by w. ii. Libby, Esq,
of the city committee. Hon. Samuel lit
comb was called to the chair, and Col j.
Manchester Haynes made secretary.
On motion of J. w. Chase, Esq, the fol-
lowing gentlemen were appointed by the
chair as q committee to receive, sort and
count votes for candidate for Mayor: Messrs.
S. W. Lane, +. L. Harrington.
On motion Of A. d. Farwell, Esq, three
members of the city committee, viz II. H.
Hamlen, II S. Osgood, F. T.. Arnold, were
added to the above committee.
The committee then took their position in
front of the stand, receiving the vote of the
caucus by sections. ....
Subsequently the committee made the fol-
lowing report:
Whole number of votes, $40
Necessary to choice, III
Joseph !. Eveleth had 2O3
George Z. Weeks, l26
Scattering, III
and Joseph J. Eveleth, Esq, was declared to
be the nominee.
Mr.. Weeks thanked his friends for their
generous and hearty support, as expressed
by the large vote thrown, and in very grace
full manner, moved that the nomination of
Mr.. Eveleth be made unanimous.
Samuel w. Lane, Esq, said he would
cheerfully and heartily second the motion. AS
his support of the defeated candidate had
been energetic and sincere, so he should
pledge his best energies to the election of Mr.
Eveleth, and trusted that the democracy would
receive deep burial on Monday next.
The nomination was then made unanimous
by rising.
The nominee Mr.. Eveleth, responded to
the call of the convention, and accepted the
nomination in neat speech. He said that he
wished it was in his power to respond in fit.
ting manner to the generous vote thrown he
could only thank the convention with
his whole heart, and assured all present that
he appreciated the great honor conferred upon
him. If elected to the office, his aim and
ambition would be to discharge its duties
faithfully and iBpartally, and in manner to
meet the public approval. We all have
common interest in success, which can only
be secured by union and harmony of action.
The democrats will resort to every means in
their power to elect their candidate, who is a
man well known and respected. But the
question is not what man shall be chosen, but
the true issue is as to what political organiza-
ton shall administer the affairs of the city
whether the republican party shall maintain
the ascendancy in the capital of Maine.
The city committee for the ensuing year
was selected by the several wards and an
nounced as follows:
Ward /, Horace H. Hamlen.
2, H. S. Osgood.
3, Frank l.. Arnold.
4, John Arnold.
5, William II. Libby.
6, John 4. Ward.
Z, Robert B. Worthley.
The caucus then adjourned.
Joseph J. Eveleth, the nominee, was born
in Augusta in 1905. He was graduated at
Bowdoin College in the class of 1925, and en-
tered upon the study of law in this city, in the
office of Reuel and Daniel Williams, the lat
ter gentleman his democratic competitor for
the mayoralty. Removing to Mississippi, he
entered upon the practice of his profession in
that State, where he remained several years,
and then returned to this city, where he has
since resided. and been made the recipient of
many honors. For eight years, and when
party politics were high, he was elected town
Moderator. For ten years he held the Office
of City Treasurer and Collector. He was
Register of Probate under the administration
of Gov. Kent. He was also Cashier of the
Augusta Bank for sixteen years, which posi-
ton he resigned on account of i'll health, and
went abroad in 1867, to Europe, where he re-
manned about one year. For three years he
served as Treasurer of the Somerset & Ken
nebec Railroad.
1t will be seen by this brief record of Mr..
Eveleths antecedents, that he has filed many
positions of trust and responsibility, in all of
which he has served with honor and fidelity.
His large experience in public affairs, and his
incorruptible integrity, together with the
marked ability he has always shown, well
qualify him to serve as chief magistrate of
his native city. That he will be elected we
have no doubt.