Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1873-06-26
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Hon. Edward Kent had
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\ motion was then made, that the com
mittec notify Mr.. Dingley of his nomina.
ton aud request him to address the Con.
Nention. The few moments interviewing
before his arrival were appropriately fill
ed by Berry's Band ofAugusta which play.
ell fine piece of music
On the arrival of Mr.. Dingley, he was
greeted by loud cheers by the large num-
Der of delegates who filled the hall and
when the applause had subsidized the Presi-
dent of the Convention. Hon. Eugene Hale,
introduced the Republican candidate for
Governor, after which Mr.. Dingley spoke
as follows:
SPEECH oE HON. NELSON DINGLEY. JR
Mr.. President and Gentlemen Of the Coaren-
ton 60
For the distinguished mark Of confidence
which, as i am informed by your committee
this Convention has conferred upon me, | ten
der you my sincere thanks. | accept the nom
nation with which YOU have honored me with
due appreciation Of the regard which il im-
plies. and, a. thrust, with deep sense of the
obligations and responsibilities which il nav
impose. In responding to your call, IL is TO me
an inspiring assurance that shall receive the
generous support and cordial cooperation, no,
only OF the members Of this large Convention,
Out also ~ ue tens Oh tlOusaius OF noble msu
who compose the great Republican party. which
for more than decade in he nation, and more
than sixteen years in the State. has borne itselt
So grandly and so successfully amid peril- and
trials such as no nation ever before encounted.
The record of the triumphant manner in
which the Republican party OF the State and
nation has met the grave responsibilities OF the
past, forms glorious chapter in the history Of
the Republic. IL is n record which may well
entiIle i not only Ia the gratitude, but also to
.aft ..fs H., Z. -.
work Of national defence and restoration 50
successfully carried on, and moves forward to
grasp the questions OF the present and the ftI-
turc. The platform Of principles unanimously
adopted by the Convention. n l am informed
by your committee, shows that the Republicans
of Maine ARE as stcadfast In their devotion To
justice and equal rights and a. prompt to pro-
claim the right and rcbuke the wrong. as in the
earlier days OF its history.
No higher proof Of the claims Of any political
party To continued confidence and support. can
b. given. than that afforded when it promptly
rrbukes anything which seems 10 b. Improper
IN the official conduct Of those protesting 10 BE-
friends, and takes the lead not only in proclaim
ing right principles, but also in declaring that
no wrong measure can receive any support AZ
lis hands. | must earnestly Join with YOU in
condemnation Of such fragrant disregard OF the
obligations Of public faith and virtue, a. wa.
some months since shown by the officials OF the
chief commercial city of the mon, and inoTr
rccrnily in a less extensive but not less danger
on. manner, by such members of Congres. A.
accepted an interest In Credit Mobicr stock or
dividends, after they had reason to suppose
that II was intended to influence their yu,1n ror
legislation fasoring the corporation at u, lex
l-'n~e Of the nation. | most heartily apIfbye
OF the carncs, AMI unequiyocal manner In which
You have rebukcd the action OF the late Con-
sre-s on the salary measure aud demanded it,
prompt repeal This measure I can but regard
a wrong in principle, and dangerous in prar-
lice, ami A. involving -uch a breach OF faith A.
would make II pcrnicious precedent and an
evil example II II should not b. promptly ~
Iralci. II is with me a deep and abiding con-
Nicton that national safety i to BE- assured on
" by the prcscrN alton Of public virtue and in
tagrity; and that the secret OF national com
iartHess il in national conscience, national al
fiction and national faith in moral ideas
drslr" 10 express my concurrence in the
other features Of your platform OF principles.
and especially in your declaration in favor Of
III" utmost economy consistent with wise
public policy, in both STATE and national admin
l-iratlpn. The careful observer Of the tendrn-
cir- To extravaganza which i manifest In all
clas-"-, can but recognize the fact that EcoS,,-
NJ 10 the one word which needs 10 Ia every
where proclaimed and practced in private, a.
we'll as public circles.
can but indicate my earnest approval OF
your views q tn necessity Of pursuing such a
onr valuable resources and unriyal,l water
power. and give a new imp,tu, 10 our In.,h,n.
4
emincnty wise and states rnanlike 10 arlot,, such
measure, a viii open rcmunerative home
markets to our farmers, for agricultural pur-
sui's are thc basis OF material prosperity, and
best calculated Ia foster thO-,, habits which
c"uducc 10 III. highest interests OF 4 state We
may well indulge the hope that through such a
l-lhrh, Maine VIII become, she NAV and
4 hrIhlt bcli-tc she i destined To b.. one Of
the most prosperous State. of the Union
btniiemen. thanking YOU again for the honor
me- ~ h. Init
operate with YOU and all other, cuncur!iug In
these NIcw- IN all honorable means To- promote,
III" triumph Of the principle. which YOU have
cnunciated. aud 20 adya the interest, OF our
beloved State. tApplause.)
ResOlyed-rhai the thanks Of the people of
Maine are due 10 Hon. sidney Perham for the
faithiulncSs AMI ability with which he has filed
the Executive Chair for the last three yrar-, and
further:
Re,olved-That thi. Convention present. Ia
the people the Hon Nelson Diugley, Jr.. u, a
gentleman ofunsIOtted reputation, di,tingus he'd
by MS service In the public affair. OF our STATE
and capable Of filling the Executive Chair with
The wisdom and ability demanded by the first
OIhce in the STATE.
These resolutions were received with
cheers and loud calls were made for Hon
VIM. l.. Frye OF Lewiston who came Tor
ward and la his address said that the Pre,i-
dent had been blamed for not voting what
." sNES'h a. bAN saint XII bui ne itu
not believe that he had the moral right TO
DO II. He took the wiser course OF max
ing Congress responsible for its own acts,
and referred its members 10 their constitu-
ents for their verdict OF approval or disap-
prevail, a far as the deleg alton for this
State Is concerned that verdict has been
rendered to-day. He thought that the ac-
ton taken by the Convention with regard
TO the matter should be taken by the Maine
Delegation In Congress as their instrnc-
tions and he was willing to accept il as his
own. lie pledged the united effort OF the
delegation to secure the repeal of the bill.
The veto power in this matter rests with
the people and they have given their de-
clslon, which their public servants must
obey.
At the conclusion of Mr. Fryes' speech
which was listened to with marked atteu-
ton to the close, the Committee adjourned
sine die.