Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-06-21
THE STATE CONTENTION.

FRE STATE CONTENTION
The Republican State Convention held
on Thursday 1T Bangor was one of the
grandess political assemblages ever held
in the State Every county was well rep
resented, and nearly every town had its
delegation III the convention. The fine
personal appearance and high character o.
the delegates was the subject Of remarl
by lockers on at the convention. Their,
WAS none Of the buster, loud talk, and un
civil department which sometimes IS wit
messed at conventions, but differences wer,
discussed pleasantly, no alteration arose
between members to be regretted, and tht
convention itself was without ripple Il
disturb its harmony. No member Of the
republican party could have looked upon
this noble gathering OF men and observed
the proceedings without feeling proud of
the party. Those who knew the delegates.
IS leading men in business, legislators,
making their impress upon the social and
political character of the State, active in
all the industries OF our communities.
could readily understand why the republi-
can party has held power in the State so
long, and see in the convention and its re-
suits the fairest promise of the long con-
tinued ascendency of the party in the fu-
ture. 1t was convention of compare
lively young men in active political life.
but with all the elements demanded to
hold firmly and WELD with ability and sue
cess whatever power may be entrusted to
the republican party, and guide the des
TIMES OF the State safely and prosperously.
In the browning act Of the convention,
the nomination of Hon. NELSON DINGLEY,
JR., of Lewiston, as the republican candi-
date for Governor, the republicans secure a
standard bearer we'll known in all our
community, respected as man of sterling
principle, unblemished life and high char
acter, and fitted by culture and experience
to grace the position for which he is Sc
lected. And while Mr.. Dingley has all
the qualities requisite for the gubernato-
rial office, he is also identified with all the
living interests of the people of the State
by business, association, sympathy, and
all other bonds which knit men together
politically and socially. He is one of the
people. His interests are those of all
The common veal will be his greatest
care. He is in the full vigor Of manhood,
with every ambitious thought that he may
have urging him to use his strength wise
ly and well, honestly and fearlessly, in the
proper and conscientious discharge of
whatever duty of public character he
may be called upon to perform. That Nh
Dingley will continue with honor the long
line of highly honorable and respected
Governors which the State of Maine can
boast, of which none stand higher than
those taken from the republican ranks, the
people of Maine have full confidence
Even his political opponents speak of him
In terms Of respect, freely accordicg him
the three grand Jefiersonian qualities, hon
esty, ability and fidelity, and only object
ing to him for what they are pleased TO
call his radicalism on the subject of tenn
perance.
The overwhelming majority with which
Mr.. Dingley was nominated in the conven-
ton is fact of great significance. 1t
demonstrates that the republicans are not
to be frightened by the cry of radicalism,
and it shows strength and harmony in
the organization which will put quietus
upon the hopes Of the democrats that a
breach may be made in our lines An
nually for many years the cry that the re-
publican party Of Maine was about to fall
to pieces by internal divisions has been
raised, and as often the hopes of those who
raised it have been disappointed. Some re-
publicans who believed in and plotted for
the expected division have found them
selves in the arms Of the democracy, but
the republican masses have stood true and
irm Tor their party aud kept it strong and
Victorious. With opponents of the high
est responsibility and popularity, ably sup
ported by influential friends. Mr.. Dmolev
has been nominated by the largest MAORI
ity ever given to any new candidate in a
contested convention since the republican
party came into control of the national
government. Cony, Chamberlain, Per-
ham, all were nominated after sharp and
bitter contests and close division in the
conventions, which gave rise to prognos-