The Portland daily press., 1875-08-18
BY TELEGRAPH,
MATTERS in MAINE.
Especial to the Press

York County Republican Convention.
ALFRED, Aug, 1.-THE Republicans of "Old
York" held their county convention to-day
Capt Horace H Burbank of Limerick, pre-
sided, and Capt. Seth E. Bryant of Kennebunk
and S. M. Marshall of Buxton, were secre-
taries. The committee on credentials reported
that IA delegates were present, every town in
the county being fully represented. While the
committees were attending to their duties
Congressman Burleigh, by invitation, address
ed the convention on the currency question.
(See first page.)
The following nominations were made: Sen.
ators, Ivory Lord of Saco, Usher B. Thompson
of Newfeld, Uranus o. Bracket of Berwick
County Treasurer E. H. Banks of Biddeford !;
County Commissioner, James f. Bracket of
Limington.
There was but one ballot during the day
which was taken for candidate for Senator
from the western district, at which Uranus o.
Bracket had 76 votes aud VIM. F. Moody OF
Kennebunk had 81.
A committee on resolutions, previously ap.
pointed, reported resolutions heartily endorsing
the nomination of Gen. CoDnor, endorsing the
administration of President Grant, pledging
cordial support of the nominations made BY
the convention.
The following gentlemen were made County
Committee for 1876: j. M. Marshall of Buxton,
Cyrus p Berry of Biddeford, Ivory Lord of
Saco, John Hall of No. Berwick, Calvin L.
Hayes of Kittery, j. w. Sargent of Kenne-
bunk, Lorenzo Dow of Sanford, ii. III. Bur.
bank Of Limerick, Amos L. Allen of Alfred.
A 1a<f FRO, fbo To-
Dunn, ESQ.,, of this city, overlooking with pat
riotic fervor and courage, and three cheers
were given for the "Hero of Shadagee."
Hon. w. w. Thomas, Jr., then addressed
the convention upon the financial issuelof tn
day. and briefly reviewed the career of Che Re.
publican party in Maine for nineteen years,
showing ours to be the banner state of the
Union in economical management. Mr..
Thomas was very happy in his illustrations
He was succeeded by Horace L. Piper, esq. of
Washington, D. c., native of Old York, in a
stirring ard patriotic speech.
The attention given to the speakers of the
occasion was marked. After hearty cheers for
Gen. Conner, Congressman Burleigh and other
speakers and the nominees the convention ad-
journed. The Kennebunk band, Isaac M. EN-
cry leader, furnished good music for the day.
State Camp Meeting.
GARDINER, Aug. 7.-Last evening Mrs
Clark of New York delivered an address of
great power and pathos. A number were con-
verified. AT 10 a. IN. to-day Rev. Mr.. Dutton
of South Carolina delivered a powerful sermon
on Faith. The children's meeting. was of uu-
usual interest and many converts ara reported.
Rev. Mr. Brown of Bangor preached in the
afternoon. The association has voted not to
hold meeting over the Sabbath next year. 1t
has been agreed to hold the next meeting the
first Monday in August, to continue five days.
The following officers have been elected: f..
A. Williams, Skowhegan, Presidents E. r.
Drummond, Waterville, Secretary; j. r. Saw
telle, Hallowell, Treasurer; G. w. Strout, o.
Williams, D. W. Sawyer, Caleb Hunt, D. S.
Richards, Executive Committee. The meetings
are of unusual interest.
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Fourth District Democratic Convention,
BANGOR, Aug. 1.-THE Democratic district
convention met at 2. p. m. A. M. Robinson
was elected chairman of the committee on
credentials, which reported sixty-tive towns
represented by two hundred delegates. On
ballot for Congressman, the Hon. James G.
Madigan of Houlton, received all Of the votes
thrown, ZIG.
Previous to the ballot, Gorham L. Boynton,
who was a candidate last year, withdrew his
name, and John Varney, Esq, in graceful
speech, presented the name of Mr.. Madigan.
Mr. Madigan was called for, and on coming
forward was received with applause He &C
cepted the nomination in brief speech.
The resolutions adopted recognize as friendly
all who work and vote for speedy change in
measures and men. endorse the resolutions of
the state convention, nominees, etc., and en-.
dorse the nomination of Mr.. Madigan.
Pcnobscot Democratic Convention.
The Democratic conven ton of Pencbscot
county assembled in City Hall this forenoon.
A county committee was elected, lconsistire
of ]. f. Robinson of Lincoln, f. II. Getchell
of Bangor, John Scott of Clifton, L. D. Hayes
of Dexter, and 7. p. Batchelder of Kendus.
keag.
The convention nominated for Senators,
John S. Kicker of Bangor, Henry w. Towle
of Newport, Philip G. Jones of Springfield,
Francis w. Hill of Exeter; for County Treas.
urer, Timothy P. Bachelor of Kendnskeag;
for County Commissioner, Joseph w. Burke,
Lee.
Tho resolutions adopted concur with those
adopted by the state convention, declare a
change in national and state Administrations
the only guarantee,of prosperity, and endorse
General Roberts for Governor and tho comet,
ticket.
New Ice Enterprise.
GoRHAM,Aug. 1.-THE Great Falls Ice Com
pany of Washington have purchased a location
adjoining Barkel's in Pittston, and will build
Immediately. with view to extensive opera.
tions this winter.
A BiddefOrd Clergyman Under Arrest.
SAco, Aug. T.-ReN N. d. Whitman oil