Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-01-08
The Senatorial Caucu,

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Agreeably to call, the republican members Of
the Senate and House of Representatives met in
Representatives Hail. last evening, for the pur-
pose Of nominating a candidate for United States
| Senator for the term of six years
Senator Cos of Cumberland, called the caucus
| to order, and Hon. Joab w. Palmer of Penob-
| scot, called to preside. Samuel W. Lane and
;. j. Cha bourne acted As Secretaries.
| On motion of Mr.. Stevens of Wet Watervillc,
James W. Withee was admi ted to act in the de-
| libe, atons of the caucus. Mr.. Stevens explained
that Mr. Withee had been fairly and clearly elect
ed in his district, but on account Of the neglect
of the town clerk OF Clinton, the r turn had been
| made with the initial of the middle name Of the
| gentleman omitted. No certificate could there
| fore be issued By the Governor end Council.
Mr.. lyman OF Machias, moved that when ac-
| ton is taken on the nom nation OF |. ;. sena-
| tor, il be by a RIA tOce vote.
| This motion was withdrawn Tor a time to give
place to motion by Mr.. Gle of Alfred, that the
caucus be postponed to Wednesday evening of
next week. Mr.. Gle said that he had no doubt
of the result, but he thought for the sake Of har-
| monv the friends Of Mr.. Iiamlin could afford to
| be magnanmous and give the minority little
| more time to consiler the matter.
| He was seconded by Mr.. Lyman but Mr.. Tt fit
| Of Brewer thought that as 1t was conceded that
Mr. Uamlin's nomination was sure, he failed TO see
| the pro2rcty of waiting. He thought that the
, magnanmty should come from the other side in
the minority gracefully submitting TO the express
| ed will Of the majority.
The motion to postpone wa, not carried.
Mr. LYMAN renewed his motion, bnt ii was not
| sustained by the caucus Mr.. Lyman thought,
however. it was the best way 10 vote; it would be
| open and above board, and no one could come
, any sHtRctum.
| On motion of Senator Foster, i: was voted that
when the vote is taken it by the nse Of the check
| lis.
| Mr.. Wilson of Bane or, said that before ballot
| ing he wished to be INDUCED in a bret word.
| Among the gentlemen whose names have been
| suggested as candidates for the position OF l. ).
Senator that OF his friend and onored towns
man, the Hon. John A. Peters. HIS name had
| been presented to the people by the leading re
publican paper in the State, and his candidacy had
| been suggested in private circles, as gcntle man
| in every way fitted for the high position OF
| | ned States Senator, and as eInbodying the ideas
to he engrafted into the future pocy of the re-
PUBLICAN party. Judge Peters had not solicited
| the honor nor had he written to any member OF
| the legislature asking his vote. Mr. Wilson said
that As he deemed further opposition TO the plain
will of the majority simply 1actlous, he would
withdraw the name of Mr.. Peters.
| On motion of Senator Emery, Senators Good
and IIolbrook of Cumberland, were admitted to
| participate in the caucu-.
| Mr.. Keegan of Van Buren,, asked to be permit.
ted to participate in the caucus but his credentlal,
were no. clearly republican, and The gentleman
was dc Il ed the privilege.
| On IN, ton OF Mr.. Wheelwright of Bangor
| Messis. Wheelwright of Bangor. Dyer of Frank
| ln Kent of Lincoln, Locke of Paris, Walden OF
| Portland, Stevens of West Waterville. and White
of Bucksport, were appointed committee to re-
ceise sort and count votes fer candidate for L
>. Senator. The committee took their pc, ition in
| front of the Speakers stand, and the members
came forward and voted as their names were called
| by the Secretaries. The entire republican delega-
| ton voted bu. five, who were alb ent.
/ IL &c tbo hall f,1lo