The Portland daily press., 1875-06-16

attended by Gen. Connor, whose appeal"n0o
was the signal for hearty and long continueu
applause. President Thomas, after graceIuiy
introducing Gen. Connor, proposed three chee's
for that gentleman, which were given with
will. When the applause had subsided, Gen
Connor addressed the Convention as follows;
GEN. CoNNoR's ACCEPTANCE
Mr.. President and Gentlemen Of the Conrenc,
ton n:-Your committee have informed me VI
YOUR action affecting myself, and ln reSponso ~ ~
YOUR invitation communicated by them, COME
before you to declare my acceptance OF your
nomination and to tender you my neartleIu
acknow Judgments for the distinguished honor
you have bestowed on me in naming me as
your candidate for the gov ernorshlp or our no-
BILE state. e
Although the voluntary expressions. OF
friendly wish and intention 10 my behali, tna1
have come to me from various sections OF INC
state, and the favorable mention OF a large por-
ton otthe Republican press, have, IN sothe oe
greej prepared me for the position III Wnicn l
am new placed by your suffrages, yet, standiDS
here in the presence of the delegated authority
OF the great majority Of the people OF Name
apprecate as | could not have done under othef
circumstances the personal compliment 1uu3
conveyed to me, and am filled with IeW auu
weighty sense OF the duties and Responsiveness
of the high office you are willing 10 entrust u
me-
An earnest desire to justify your generous
confidence and strong regard for the honor
aud welfare of our state, lusplre me WIN Iue
firm resolve to spare no effort and to consiuer
no other consequences ia the endeayor 10 Iai1n-
fully discharge the duties that will ba incum-
bent on me if your choice Shall prove TO oe tue
choice of the people also.
pledge you and the thousands for whom you
act in that event, an honest purpose ana h4eo
determination to make the public good my SIN
gle aim and constant care.
have not had opportunity to examine your
resolutions, bat do not apprehend that they
indicate any departure from the copslstene
course our organization has so long and stead.
fasty adhered to.
The eighteen years of good government the
Republican party has given to the state OF
Maine are far more trustworthy assurance OF
its character and principles than any formula
of words can contain.
That record leads a force to your declara-
tons it is not in the power of mere protesta'
tons to exert, however energetic they may be.
The maintenance of the high standing of the
credit of the state; the promotion of the deve-
opment of it's agricultural and manufacturing
resources;. the extension of educational facIli-
ties; the prohibition by law of the sale OF in
toXicatng liquors and the enforcement ofsthat
law: the equitable adjustment of the burden of
taxation and the tightening of that burden 10
the fullest extent; and, in all, the exercise OF a
rigid economy that admits OF no outlay Tor
purposes of doubtful utility and demands full
equivalent for every expendture-these are the
objects the Republican party OF Maine has had
steadily in view, the pervading principles OF
its common law, and they all have the hearty
support of my conviction and my sympathy.
While the interests of the state are secure
under Repupllcan managementlt Is now OF VI
tai importance to interests of a transcendently
higher character that it be trumphantly re-
tanned. The peace and prosperity of the great
state which is our country require that its
known and proved friends remain the guar
dians of the republic Another great political
contest is approaching and evidence OF the
spirit and designs of our political opponents
accumuates on every hand, to warn that again
a strenuous attempt win made to annul prec-
ious gains in favor of freedom, national unity
and broad citizenship. which have been ac-
qu'red at such inestimable COST The voice OF
the people of this state, Enthusiastically declaring
their continued confidence in the principles and
tendencies of the party Of the Union, will bear
courage and hope throughout the land and open
the way to victory.
The action of any section of the party does
not concern itself alone, but affects the general
reputation of the whole body. 1t is in the
power of all, everywhere, who act in the Rs
publican name, to bring commendation or re-
proach upon it, and their responsibility to their
party and their country is now OF unusual
gravity. Recognizing that responsibility, my
full corporation in the position in which you
propose to place me, shall not be wanting IN
all action that, in benefitting the state, will re-
fleet great credit upon the Republican party aud
thus aid to confirm its hold upon the hearts OF
the people and strengthen 1t to battle once
more for the supremacy of the national law,
for freedom, equal rights and justice.
The Committee on Resolutions, through
Capt G. A. Boutelle of the Bangor Wing, re-
ported the following resolutions, which were
adopted:
The Republicans of Maine, in convention assem-
bled, as an exposition of their political aims and
princples, declare in regard to National issues:
1. The union of the States must be maintained for
all time, at all hazards and at any cost.
g The United States constitute nation, and not
merely confederacy. AS such our soldiers fought
for it !; as such it must be preserved.
g. Citizenship is national. The allegiance of the
citizen is due primarily to the nation, and the nation
is bound extend protection to the citizen native or
naturalized, white or colored whether menaced by
tyranny abroad or by the heresy OF state rights at
home.
A. Local selfgoyernment in all matters that are 10
cal must be strictly adhered to- There can be no le-
gitimate conflict between the powers OF the nation
and the powers OF each State.
g. The great industries of the country, agriculture
manufacturing, mining and commercial, are entitled
to encouraging legislation and such incidental pro-
lection and development as wise systems OF revenue
may righttully afford.
g. sound currency, based on coin, and redeema-
BILE in coin is essential to the prosperity OF the people,
We therefore approve all judcious legislation looking
to that end.
Z. The most kindly and fraternal relations should
be cultivated between all sections of our common
country; but prudence and patriotism alike demand
that the administration of the Government should be
kept in the hands of the political organization which
has always been true to IT, and not given to the con-
troll of the Democratic party which sought to destroy
it.
Touching matters relating especially to our own
State, this convention declares:
/. That economy, integrity and fidelity distinguish
all branches of the public service in Maine; of which
the strongest proof is the steady reduction OF taxa
tion even under the pressure OF burdens inherited
from the war for the Union.
g. All systems OF taxation must be equal to be Just.
Our Legislature is especially urged to examine and
ascertain whether any forms Of property either cor
porate or individual, have escaped their legitimate
share of the public burdens.
3. Our system of public education must be con-
tinued, improved and ADVANCED so that every child
in the State may have all the culture needed for hon
orable advancement and success in life.
promoted by prohibtory legislation and il is source
of congratulaton that the policy of prohibition al
ways upheld by the Republicans of Maine, is now
concurred in by vast majority of the people of the
State.
B. Hon. Nelson Dingley, Jr., the able and upright
Executive OF Maine is entitled to the thanks of the
people of the State for the intelligence the integrity,
the fidelity and the ability with which he has dis
charged the RESPONSIBLE duties of his office.
g. General Selden Connor is presented to the peo-
nile of Maine. candidate eminenty worthy of
blenished character, of conceded ability and SOL
dier of most heroic record he combines in his person
all the requisites secure popular confidence and
successful administration.
After the adoption Of the resolutions, the
Convention adjourned sine die. Large num-
bers of the delegates, after adjournment, were
introduced to Gen. Connor. The Convention
was one of the most harmonious ever held by