The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-06-27

President called the attention of the Conven-
ton to the duty of nominating District cleo
| tor,
w. FL. Smith, of Portland, said that he had
heard but one name mentioned. 1t had been
understood that if Mr. Spring was nominated
for Elector at Large the District Elector should
| 60 to York He moved that James II. McMul-
Ian, Esq, of Bddeford, be nominated by ac-
clamation. Several voices-Second the mo-
aion.) The motion was put and unanimously
carried.
The committee on the ballot for Congressman
| reported:
Whole number of votes, 2O7
Necessary for a choice, 104
James NJ Stone had Sc
Mark f. Wentworth, 81
j. HI. Burleigh, %
Il. III. Banks, 10
Charles Hill, 2
Nathaniel Hobbs, l
The report was accepted and the Convention
proceeded to another ballot.
Mr.. Sargent, of Kennebunk, said the Cum
berland delegation had promised to support the
candidate who presented the most strength in
the Convention. He called on her to redeem
her promise and vote for Col. Stone
Mr.. Moore, of Portland, said the Cumberland
delegation agreed to support the candidate
whom York presented with majority. She
was ready to do 50 now. We want no repeti-
ton of the Somes trick.
Gen. Mattocks--We are ready to agree to that
now.
Mr. Wentworth, of Kittery, said the Conven-
ton this forenoon refused a precedent estab-
lshed four years ago He desired permission
for the York delegates to retire They would
agree upon candidate
The President decided that this debate was
out of order, except by unanimous leave of the
Convention, and directed second ballot. All
this time there was considerable confusion.
The committee reported
Whole lumber of votes, 20S
Necessary for choice, 105
James Nj. Stone had 90
Mark f. Wentworth, 50
John H. Burleigh, 20
f. H. Banks, 6
Charles Hill,
1t was moved that the Convention proceed to
third ballot Another scene of confusion fol-
lowed, loud and vociferous calls for ''Burleigh''
being heard above the tumult. Finally order
was restored, and after few prelminaries the
committee prepared to receive the votes.
Mr.. Mcmillan, of Biddeford, withdrew the
name of Hon. E. HI. Banks.
The report of the third ballot was as follows:
Who e number of votes, 2O5
Necessary for a choice, 1O3
j. M. Stone had "a
j. HI. Burleigh, 81
nj. +. Wentworth, IA
Nathaniel Hobbs, 3
j. L. Chamberlain,
E. HI. Banks
Mr.. John Wentworth withdrew the name of
Mark f. Wentworth.
delegate jumped on the seat and attempted
to urge the claims of Mr.. Hobbs, but the Con-
vention cried out for "Burleighp'
L. b. bennett, of Deering, rose to point of
order, but his purpose being misunderstood, a
York delegate in gray coat shouted that Den
nett was Greeley man and had no business i'm
the Convention which increased the confusion,
and dozen men jumped up and began gesticu-
lating violently. The President exerted his
voice and pounded the table in vain attempts to
restore order During a lull he succeeded in
making himself heard. He besought the Con-
vention to proceed to the business of the after
noon; and they soon settled down to work.
The towns were then called Tor the fourth
ballot. Just before the committee returned an
excited Burlelgh man rushed in, swinging his
hat and crying, "Three cheers for Burleighp'
The President-Stop! stop! No cheering here
Let me urge upon the Convention that there be
no cheering here.
The result of the fourth ballot was announced
Whole number of ballots, 200
Necessary for choice, 101
John III. Burleigh had 115
James M. Stone, 80
j. L. Chamberlain, 8
and Hon. J. H. Burleigh, of South Berwick,
was declared elected.
Mr.. Elliot, of Brunswick, moved that the
nomination be made unanimous, and the motion
was carried by a unanimous aye.
Hon. G. j. Gilman, of Brunswick, for the
Committee on Resolutions, reported the follow
ing series:
Resolred That we reaffirm and most cordial
~ approve the declaration of principles as in
dictated by the National Republican Convention
held in the city of Philadelphia June 5, 1872
ResolUed That Grant and Wilson are not only
the nominees of the Republican National Con-
vention for the offices of President and Vice
President of the United States, but they are
the nominees of an overwhelming majority of
the American people, and We most cheerfully
accept them as the fittest and most admirable
opponents of those great principles which by
their efforts, both in peace and war, have done
so much to vindicate and to establish.
Resolved, That the members of this Conven-
ton with emotions of pleasure publicly express
to the Hon. John Lynch their thanks for his
distinguished public services, and say unto him
most sincerely, "Well done, good and faithful
servant"
ReSolued, That we commend to the Republi-
can party the nominees of this Convention,
Hon. j. III. Burleigh as candidate for Repre-
sentative to Congress and James HI. McMullen,
of Biddeford, for the Office of Elector, receiv-
ing as they do the unanimous support of this
Convention, they deserve and win receive the
unanimous support of the Republican party in
the First Congressional District
The report was accepted and adopted and the
Convention adjourned.