New-York tribune., 1871-06-30

i'Hr obiIoAN STATE COSvENTrOS-9Ov PyRu.u
ArED FOR RE-ELECTIoN-THE REsO
PORTLAND, Me-, June 20-The Maine Renrh-
mean ''a'o Convention. called to nominate oanddat.
Tor Governor and transact anv other h,.,ras. oo,
before IT, convened in the Citv Hall tb,s uornino m.
Convention was called to otae, h,, Tho IIon -. N
bane' onairhn Oh tne state Committee who read m,
can Vi 'no ee'ng' rrsyer WA offered by the Rev Mr.
Bailey. The Hon. A. H. Walker o, IN - .,...".
temporary Chairman. and 2. A. Smith q, po,,,~na
simonton OF Rockland, and H. T. ossooN 80 .,',,.,.
Secretaries.
The Committee on Permanent Organization ..,
recommending that the temporary organization =, ..
permanent with Vice-President from each coun, o,
report adopted. The Committee on Credentia,. =,
ported 900 delegates present.
j. W. Porter OF Berlin moved that The Hon Sidney p
ham Of Paris, the present incumbent, be n6a,inatea
| for Governor by acclamation The motion was unani
mousy adopted. A committee was then appointed I,
wait Gov. Perham aud inform him OF his nomination
and request his presence at the Convention. Gov Per
ham was accordingly introduced. and made a brief ad
Dress accepting the nomination and thanking the dele
gates the honor conferred him Addresses were
also delivered by the Hon. James c. Blaine and Mr.
FRYE of Lewiston.
The Committee on Resolutions reported the fotowing
which, after discussion, adopted. when tho Con.
vention adjourned sine die:
ResOlped That we cherish patriotic and honorable
pride in the past history OF the Republican party denu
fed as 10 L with the great riumDhs OF human freedom
and progress with the emancipation of oppressed
people from bondage, and with the preservation Of our
eonntry from the anarchy and ruin threatened by
late Rebellion; and that while fully appreciate ths
great questions now presented to the country aJ Oi
the outgrowth OF the civil war just ended We
rejoice that unlike those whose record IN opposition to
the for the preservation OF the Union Is
ably written we have for consgning the past
with its eveutful memories to oblivion and no desire TO
forget the lessons Of patriotism and loyalty contained
RssoIred That whewe recognize the excellence Of our
State Government, existing under and acting IN harmony
with the Constitution Of the United states We Deiese
mat The Federal Government, established under the
same Constitution, does possess and ought 70 ehetcIso @
sufficient power to protect every American IA @ ts
untrammeed expression Of his sentiments IN the iIeo
exercise Of the ballot in the full enjoyment OF ns prop
erty and in the absolute safety Of his person. wheeyei
the American flag floats over hmeIlc an sOli nu ta'
this protection OF Government should extend 70 ths
uupon land or sea, at home abroad
sSrd That in the aSS e
Of raising the larger portion OF the
assessing dties care should be taken adjust hea
az not prejudice but 10 promote the interests or eyerJ
being taken TO foster in every practicable way the honor
and interests OF the American laborer.
matter of national Importance aud that the passage Of
tine bill recommended By the Special Congress
or other proper measures should be adopted TO effect IT,
esoIred That reaflirm our faith In the principles of
Protection, and its impartial enforcement.
RpS0lred That the Administration OF President Grant,
by its economical management OF the national hnance.
ana s enormous reduction OF the national debE by is
wise conduct foreign affairs, especially in securing tho
honorable and advanta geOus adjustment Of all d
entities with Great Britain 10y its judCOus and deter
mined efforts the Civil Service OF the country:
by lis humane and successful policy in dealing with tho
Indians and its persistent efforts to the rights
OF every American citizen, without regard 10 creed.
caste or Color demands and receives AT our hands
renewed expression Of confidence, and an assurance
| OF our unwayering support. c,,D,
ResOlred, That, in nominating the Hon Sidney Perhan
SECOND time Tor the sufrages O his felOwcltzens, va
point with pride TO his upright administration OF otas
affairs and to his high personal character We present
him as a friend ~, economy and good goyernment-to
sound principles OF Temperance and Prohibitions loyal
and true to the Union in every position he has occupied
and we appeal with undaunted fdlth To the people OF
Maine for their Endorsement OF our candidate ana tAd
| principles he 50 truly represents
| Sidney Perham who was yesterday renomnated for
Governor by the Republican party of Maine, is native
OF oxford County Me- and is 81 years old He wa.
bred farmer but followed the vocation OF teacher
the public schools and served the State the Board u
Agriculture and IN the Legislature and was Speaker
| the Maine House Of Representatives during one term
| In 1856 he was Presidential Elector Oh the Fremon
ticket and in 1862 he elected to the XA8VlIiti
Congress- and was subsequently, returned to the mex
| two succeeding Congresses. He was elected Goyerno
Of Maine in 1870 by of 040 out OF total wore
os ss1 which gave majority OF $500 over MS oppo
Dent Roberts. There SO7 scattering voteS
Gov. Perham plain and unassuming msn, with OK
ceent executive qualities and high reputation Tor IN
| tegrty.