Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-06-23


or past differences of opinion, who concur IN the
foregoing principle to unite with them in the ef-
fort to secure their triumph.
Mr.. Chase of Turner moved to strike out the
fifth resolution and insert in its stead the eighth
resolution in the Ohio democratic platform, which
declares for the imitation of our paper currency
Mr.. Chase then proceeded to read his amend
ment.
When about half through, Mr.. Bartlett of Au-
gusta interrupted with "dry up that and let 1t
alone"
Mr.. Chase-Let me have hearing. | appeal
to the gentlemen Of this convention to hear me q
moment.
Noices-Go on; 90 ahead.
Mr.. Chase finished the reading, and then
launched himself for a speech, which lasted about
seven minutes. lie declared his faith in the pro-
posed amendment, and waxed eloquent y III his
treatment of the question.
A voice-I move the acceptance of the rcsolu-
lions.
The chair reminded the gentleman that he was
too fast-that the motion to amend was first III
order.
Mr.. Smith of Augusta moved an indefinite post
ponement of the amendment.
Mr.. Wilson of Ihomaston thought that was not
just the thing, and so moved to table, which was
carried.
This disposed Of Chase and his resolution.
Mr.. Rawson again came to the surface, and dc
sired to say few words before the adoption OF
the resolutions. For himself, he would have pre-
ferred that they should contain something IN re-
gard to local State questions. In other words 1t
he could have had his way, he would have very
much preferred that the resolutions should have
announced boldly and squarely that the demo-
cratic party of this State are opposed to the prln-.
cples of prohibition well as to the principles OF
compulsory education. lApplausel. lie weuid
prefer that the democracy of this State should
have the courage and boldness to announce their
principles; not that they were in favor of free
rum, but that they would have followed their
friends in New Hampshire, Massachusetts and
Ohio. and boldly declared that the rights OF the
citizen shall be protected against the marauoing
of shcriffs or anything else, by such a judiclous
license law as shall guarantee to each individual
his personal liberties. Applause He would
rather that the commttee-Cres OF question
question question and 90 on, 90 on, go on.
Mr. r. continued briefly, that in Difference to the
wishes of his friends, leading men in the State,
who disagreed with him, he acquiesced in the re-
port of the committee, although he held IN his
hand resolution that he had proposed to submit;
The time would come when the democracy had
got to take some action on State issues, regardless
of office holders in Augusta.
The Chair announced the committee to receive,
sort and count the votes for Candidate Tor Gov
crnor, as follows:
Messrs Madigan of Aroostook, Whitcomb of
Franklin, Staples of Knox, White of kennebec,
Durham of York, Estes of Waldo, Crawford OF
Hancock, Cunningham Of Lincoln, johnson of
Penobscot, Goodwin of Androscoggin, Walker OF
Oxford Walker OF Sagadahoc, Moore OF Wash
ngton, Staples ofCumberland, Moore OF somerset
and shaw OF Pscataquis.
Mr. Pillsbury presented c. W. Roberts, and
somebody else presented John {. Talbot as caa-
ddates before the convention.
The convention proceeded to ballot, and on ac-
count Of the confusion, occupied considerable time
in performing the ceremony Finally all persons
in the hall having voted who wanted to, the COM
mttee, upon counting up reported the
Whole number Of votes oZ1
{. w. Roberts had i62
j. c. Talbot Al
f. Wilson 10
c. +. Clifford E
Scattering
and c. W. Roberts was declared the nominee OF
the convention
j. {. Talbot then made brief speech, stirring
up the faithful to hard work, and moving the nom
nation be made unanimous.
There were loud calls for Mr.. Wilson, but he
chose to be seen and not heard.
Y. D. Pinkham came to the surface, and moved
three cheers for Roberts, which wee given.
Mr. Rawson of Bangor made some cheap talk
about gaining more Democra attic votes in Penob-
scot than anywhere else.
Marceus Emery wanted all the dele yates who
were goin. to Bangor, to join serenace TO Mf.
Roberts last evening, under the auspices OF the
Pine Tree club.
j. {. Madigan, G. W. Stanley and l.. ID. NJ.
sweat were made u committee to let Mr.. Roberts
know he had been nominated.
Col. Stanley then made speech saying Rob
erts is CT the greatest men of the State and
the party; ''you all know his father and many
of you know his mother" The Colonels re-
marks were merrily received.
The following resolution made a par. Of the
proceedings
Resolved, That this convention cordially pre-
sents to the people Of Maine, Cen Charles W.
Roberts, the patriot soldier the true democrat, the
homes. man, as candidate for Governor of the
State.
This closed the exercises Of the day. The CON
venton was of rather better material, and more
cheerful than the average ones of the party for
the last few years, although no member of it
seemed to suspect possibility of electing the can
didn't n ~ mated.