The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-06-23

inous delivery of ''slackaw.'' At length after
Mr.. Talbots resolution had been adopted and a
| few easy lessons in town meeting parliamenta-
| ry usage were given, Col Bradbury moved to
| adjourn. Rawson resisted, but Bradbury, held
| to his point and it was carried.
AFTERNOON SESSION
The Convention came in little slowly, but
| by 2.SO they were sweltering in their seats
ready for the report of the Resolutions Com
mittee, which was read by Hon. j. W. Brad
bury Of Augusta, and though somewhat long,
| we willingly devote so much space to the pre-
servation of history.
The Democratic party of Maine renew their pledge
of allegiance to the great principles they believe to be
essential to the successful Administration OF the gov
eminent:
First The constitution of the United States is the
peoples shield against usurpation the palladium of
their rights the sacred observance of its provisions
and the exercise of no unauthorized power the only
adequate security for the preservation of republ
Second. The rights of the people and the rights of
the States must be sacredy preserved from the touch
OF military or Congressional usurpaton.
Third. The supremacy of the civil authority in
time of peace
Fourth. Equality of rights of all men under the
law.
Fifth. A sound currency coin or its equivalent es-
sential to stability in business and restoration of
prosperity; steps towards specie payment and no
step backward.
Sixth tariff for revenue to meet the wants of the
government, economically administered.
Seventh. The honest preservation of the public
faith to the public CREDITOR and to the patriot soldier
and his family.
Eighth. A return to economy in the administra-
ton OF the government, national, State and munich
pal.
Ninth. The abolition of unnecessary officers and
the reduction of salaries Including that of the Pres
dent to reasonable amount.
Tenth. One term for the President, with salary
of $4,000.
Doe THAT, ;c
ence OF the past that there be reasonable hope
OF reform and restoration of prosperity under Re-
publican administration controlled by ring of Of
fceholders, who are eating out the substance of the
people to enrich themselves and their servile retain
ers. In contempt of every pledge, they have gone
from bad to worse, until the extravaganza profigacy
and corruption that mark their course are viewed
with establishment and alarm. We believe the peo-
pie demand change.
Resotued, That the conduct of the administration
in setting up by the bayonet in sovereign State
government having title to authority, and in
tering legislative hall with armed soldiers and
dragging out members elected by the people, is
daring outrage that should unite every patriot lin
the land in the common effort to drive from power
the actors in so dangerous crime against civil lib
erty.
Resolved. That the bold attempt of the admins
traion to force through Congress at the recent
sion bill authorizing the SUSPENSION of the great
writ of personal liberty, the habeas corpus, thus
placing the freedom OF the people at the mercy of
strates that it is no longer safe to entrust the govern
ment in such hands.
sponsibe for the present depressed condition of the
country. 1t has held the Southern States PROSTATE
since the close OF the war; to be pundered by carpet
bag Adventures, preventing their return to industry
and prosperity and thereby destroying large ex-
tent great market for northern manufacturers. 1t
has by adverse legislation and Initiated currency
crippled our leading interest as ship building State
and driven from the ocean large portion OF the
mercantile marine engaged in the foreign commerce
of the country.
Resolved, That the people of Maine, suffering I'M
der the burden OF oppressive taxation, demand re-
form in the State well the national administra-
ton, and return to the economy of the Democratic
administrations of former days.
ReSolUed, That the Democracy of Maine appeal to |
all honest men, without regard to party names or
past differences Of opinion who in the forego
ing principles to unite with them in the effort to Sc
cure their triumph |
Mr.. Scion Chase was upon his feet the in |
slant the resolutions were read, with amend |
ments to the currency plank. He had the Ohio |
resolutions. He began to read DRY up, you |
id fool,' shouted Tom Bartlett,i in the rear of |
the hall. There was a slight ripple of applause,
but President Anderson promptly suppressed |
it. "Pm Democrat" says Chase. go on
cried dozen. Ppm a farmer; Pm Demo- |
crat: IN an honest man." shouts Chase, as if |
the trinity was extraordinary. want these
Ohio resolutions want money, legal tenders,
to pay the debt, to pay the bonds (slight ap- |
plause) to pay the taxes. The committees res
olutions are for the bondholder and moneyed ar |
istocrat, and to crush out the laborng man.
They are Republican resolutions. Before Mr.. |
Chase sat down young man from Bridgton,
Mr.. Lttlefeld, whose face was very red (hot |
day. gave shout and moved that the report of |
the Committee on Resolutions be accepted. The |
President checked the youth, and Mr.. Talbot |
moved to lay the Chase amendment on the |
table. which was carried with half dozen dis |
senting voicas.
In the meantime, the level-headed and really |
good Madgan was laboring with Jim Rawson |
behind the scenes. Jim had n new resolution |
and was snorting his nasal English in curious |
and, to strangers, marvellous manner. Wefear |
that the Aroostook Father of Democracy was |
to himself to beguile the cantanker- |
GUS Rawson with excellent advice until the re-
port of the committee had been adopted and |
The bars put up TO interference. Jim, however, |
got away in the nick oftime, and to the dismay |
If the managers was soon on the floor with |
listended arms, streaming hair, rolling eyes,
and voice which fell upon the ear like the en- i
notes of the filing of mill saw. He |
appeared on the platform. He held in his hand
think the Democratic party should take up |
some state issues want to declare for Ii
cense law, and I think it's COMPOUNDED nonsense
if we don't, too, would go further; would
de-n-e.ou.n-c-e Johnson's compulsory educa-
ton law, which provides that the poor child !
who goes out to pick up chips while school is
teaching, may be arrested. He was teetotally OPP
posed to the whole thing as unworthy of free
people. He again yielded to the opinions of /
the majority; he thought it cowardice, suicidal
policy and all that, but would again yield. He
then retired The resolution which Mr.. Raw
son did not present is as follows:
Resolued, That concurring with our Democratic
brethren in New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachu-
sets Ohio and Others opposed to all sumptua-
y laws; that the term compulsory or prohibition as
ton of property are utterly inconsistent with the
principles OF our government and in direct antag-
Dnism with the doctrines of Jefferson and founders of
our Republic.
Mr.. Rawson was asked if the above was his
He replied with volume of exple-
tiYes: 'No, that is too weak thin, vapid, am
for the billed down Sort" About quarter of
the convention appeared DESTROYS of following
Mr.. Rawson, but they had been too we'll drilled.
Dur Portland delegation were reported unani-
nous against license plank.
A ballot was then moved. Mr.. Pllsbury of
Augusta, got a chance to get in his little
speech, which he adapted to Gen. Charles w.
Roberts, nominating him as candidate. 1t
was received with great applause. Gen. Philo
Clark presented the name of Hon. John G.
Talbot in a few real Democratic remarks. The
applause was light. The other man had been
named by the leaders, The ballot proceeded
with the following result:
Whole number of ballots ................52i
Charles w. Roberts had. ............. 1852
J0nn " IalDOC Al
EuHlunu WISOn ...................., III
scattering. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
The report was accepted with storms of ap- |
plause. Mr.. Talbot made speech with mo-
ton to make the nomination unanimous. |
Several gentlemen were called on to speak as /
there was some spare time. Hon. J. c. Madi- |