The Portland daily press., 1873-06-20

cure the pro" pit and unconditional repeal of an
act so disgraceful to Congress- and instIv od;ons
o the people, 'A'''' '"'o"'
Resolved, That this Convention protests
dSa,nsI the granting of another acre of tba
pu9llc domain to railroad or other Corporations.
anu we turther declare against any grant of the
national credit for, or national participation in
the building of canals or railroads, believing
that the direct tendency of that policy is to-
"ard prodlgality and corruption.
=, RESOLVED, That as '.all power is inherent in
.he people, and the government of the people
- Ior tne people, their rights and powers are par
a'iiouit 10 those of any creature that exists by
its pleasure; we therefore declare thatit is the
uuty Oh the Legislature to promptly apply
remedy to all abuses, Determinations and ex-
tortions OF transportation companies and to
make them subservent to the best interests Of
the State.
Resolved, That we heartily applaud the ac-
1--WE measures OF the late Congress in ferreting
oss ana exposing corruption, and demand pure
onicial conduct and the punishment of unfaith-
tul men, who, having betrayed the confidence
freely extended to them shall not be shielded
from the disgrace OF their acts by any partizan-
ship OF onrs; and we denounce all Credit Mo-
0iller transactions, whatever be their form.
Resolved, that the Republican party of Maine
heartily endorse all measures that tend to in
crease the real prosperity of the people, to de-
velope the resources Of the State, and elevate
the standard of intelligence and morality among
the people
Resolved, That the practice of loading the
Appropriation bills essential to the support of
the government with Objectionable legislation
IN the shape of amendments, towards the close
of the session, is prolific source of abuse and
fraud upon the people, and its reform is urgent
ly demanded.
Resolved, That we recognize as a growing
evil that should be uprooted, the increase of
private legislation both in the State Legisla-
lures and the National Congress, consuming
time that should be given to purely public inter-
ests, building up thereby, overgrown corpora
tons and monopolies, and giving rise to lobbies
which tend to bring reproach on both National
and s ate legislation.
Resolved-That the thanks of the people of
Maine are due to Hon. Sidney Perham for the
fathfuness and ability with which he has fill
ed the Executive Chair for the last three years,
and further:
Resolved-That this Convention presents to
the people the Hon. Nelson Dingley, Jr., as a
gentleman of unspotted reputation, distinguish
ed by his service in the public affairs Of our
state, and capable of filling the Executive
Chair with the wisdom and ability demanded
by the first office in the State
On the whole the Convention was in every re-
spect a success; the resolutions are thoroughly
alive, the shortcomings of the party have been
vigorously dealt with, and the makeup and
spirit of the meeting excellent Since the or
ganization of the party no State Convention has
been more successful, and in few has there been
so great an interest manifested in questions
thoroughly alive. F.
? ITO Associated Press.l
Ratification Gums.
LEWISTON, June 19.-The nomination of
Hon. Nelson Dngley, Jr., as candidate for
Governor is received with lively expressions
OF satisfaction by the Republicans of this vi
cinity. A salute is being fired on the Park in
honor of the nomination.