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

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lcrk-James II. Haley, Dayton.
COMMITTEE ON RESOLUTIONS.
Apdroscoggin-Seth d. Wakefield, Lewiston.
.Aoostook-James {. Madigan. IIoulton.
Cumberland-I.. d. NJ. SWEET, Portland.
Franklin-S. c. Belcher, Pennington.
Hancock-C. A. Spotford, Deer Isle.
kennebec-J. w. Bradbury, Augusta.
knoX-Atwood Levcnsaler, Thomaston.
Ircoln-Alfred Lennon, Wiscassct.
Oxford-John Walker, Lovel.
Professionalism Narney, Bangor.
i.cataquis-Andrew J. Chase, Sebec.
Sagadahoc-tialen {. Noses Bath.
Somerset-George Grccnlief.
WALDORF. A. Treat.
Washington-tieorge +. Granger, Calais.
York-Abner Oakes, South Berwick.
STATE COMMITTEE.
Observation-Disclosures d. Lyford, Lewiston.
Aroostook-Janes G. Madgan, lloulton.
Cumbelland-D. III. Ingraham, Portland
Franklin-L. b. Pillsbury, Pennington.
IIancock-A. a. Bartlett.
kennebec-E. F. Pllsbury, Augusta
knox,. II. Martin, Camden.
I.incoln-R. I. Rundlctt, Wiscasset
OXford-A. 5. kimball, Waterford.
Penobscot-Wyatt Weed, Veazie.
Pi.cataquis-Ilenry Hudson il, Gu:lford.
Sagadahoc-Abie Libby.
Somerset-W. r. G. Estes, Skowhegan.
Waldo-I. II. Murch.
W asQID4lOn-N >. tdNtN
Iork-Edwn Stone Biddcford.
Mr.. Talbot OF East Machias moved that all
resolutions offered to the convention be submitted
to the committee on resolutions without debate.
Mr.. Rawson of Bangor was anxious to know
whether the motion was designed to cut off reso-
lutions offered after the report Of the committee
had been made. He remembered an occasion
when similar motion prevailed, and the result
was just what he feared in the present instance.
Mr.. Talbot disc!aimed any intention TO gag
anybody the motion was made to facilitate the
business.
After brief discussion, the chair ruled that u
motion would be in order to amend the report Ct
the committee, on motion Of any member OF the
convention.
Col Bradbury of Portland took issue with the
chair. He understood that the report OF the com
mittee must be accepted, or, if amendment was
desired, reeommitted to the committee
After little raore skirullShins, Nh. Talbot :
motion was carried.
Mr.. Rawson again got on his feet and remarked
that sometimes the committee resolutions take
ii into their heads that they won't report until
after the time the train whistles, which does not
give an opportunity for an inspection OF their
work and for this reason he moved that they be
instructed to report early as o'clock, that the
convention might have time to look over the yes
out!ons.
A voce-I move we adjourn.
The chair-Will the gentleman withdraw his
Elot;on to adjourn for the gentleman from Ban
gor.
Mr. Rawsou-My motion is that the committee
On resol0tons-
At this point Mr.. RS voice was drowned out in
the uproar that Immediately ensued, and frantic
desire seemed TO pervade large majority of the
convention for a speedy adjournment. Mr. Il.
struggled manfuy TO make himself heard, but
the odds were against him. The gentleman max
M the motion would not withdraw, and the chair
put the question, which was decided in the affirm
auyc hv large majority
AFTERNOON.
The convention assembled according to adj
jounmont.
The chair very ostentatiously invited a gentle
man from Saco aged so. to the platform.
After several calls from the chair, and some de-
Law, Mr.. bradbury, from the committee on reso-
TUTORS, read the following
RESOLUTIONS.
The Democratic party of Maine renew their
pledge of allegiance to the great principles they
believe to be essential to the successful admins
tra,ion of the government:
|, The Constitution of the I nited States, the
peoples shield against usurpation, the palladium
Of their rights, the sacred observer of its provis-
ions and the exercise of no unauthorized power.
the only adequate security for the preservation of
our republican Institutions,
., The nights of the people and the rights OF
the States, must be sacredly preserved from the
touch Of military or congressional usurpation.
3, The supremacy Of the civil authority in time
of peace.
4, Equality of rights of all men under the law.
). \ sound currency coin or its equivalent, es-
sential to stability in business, and restoration OF
prosperity; steps towards specie payment, and no
steps backward.
6, A tariff for revenue to meet wants Of the
government economically administered.
:, The honest preservation of the public faith
to the public creditor, and to the patriot soldier
and his family.
8, A return to economy in the administration of
~ national tata nd MN
9, The Abolition of unnecessary offices, and the
reduction of salaries Including that OF the Presi-
dent 10 a reasonable amount.
TO- One term for the President with salary OF
Ss25 900 per annum.
Resolved, That it is now evident from the ex-
perence of the past that there can be no reasona-
BILE hope of reform, and restoration of prosperity
under a republican administration, Centralized by
ring of Office holders, who are eating out the sub
stance of the people to enrich themselves and
their seryle retainers. In contempt of every
pledge, they have cote on from bad to worse I'M
Ill the extravaganza, Iroigacy and corruption that
man their course are viewed with aston;shment
and alarm, We believe the people demand a
change.
Resolved, That the conduct of the administra-
ten in setting up by the bayonet in a severe ign
State government having no title TO authority,
and in entering legislative hsll with armed sol
diers, and dragging out members elected by the
people is daring outrage, that should unite every
patriot in the land in the common effort to drive
from power the ac:ors in SO dangerous crime
against civil liberty.
Resolved That the bold attempt Of the admin
istratlon to force through Congress at the recent
session bill authorizing the suspension of the
great wit of personal liberty, the haheas corpus,
thus placing the freedom of the people at the mer-
cy of dcspotic power, was crime so desperate, 1t
demonstrated that it is longer safe to enrus the
government in such hands.
Resolved. That the administration is largely re-
suons ble for the present depressed condition OF
the country. 1t has held the southern States pros
tratc since the close of the war, to be plundered
by carpet-bag adventures, preventing their return
10 industry and property, and thereby destroying
! to a large extent, a great market for northern
manufacturers. 1t has, by adverse legislation and
vitiated currency, crippled our leading Interest
as shipbuilding State, and driven from the ocear
large portion Of the mercantile marine engage
in the foreign commerce of the country.
Resolved, That the people OF Maine, suffering
under the burden OF oppressive taxation, demane
reform in the State as well as the national admin
straton, and return to the economy of the dem