Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-06-16

SggadahOc-J. W w akeiled Bath.
Somerset-R. b. Shepherd, Skowhcgan.
Waldo-Wm. w. Castle, Belfast.
Washington-Wm. j. Corthell, Calais.
York-John Hall, North Berwick.
Hon. S. l.. Milliken of Belfast moved at II 80
p. NJ, that ballot for a candidate for Governor
be taken at - minutes past o'clock =. NJ, and
the convention voted.
On motion Of the same gentleman the coAyen.
ton then adjourned until 2. NJ.
AFTERNOON.
On motion of Mr.. Milliken Of Belfast, the chair
announced ard the convention chose, the follow
ing
COMMITTEE TO REcEIvE, SORT AND COUNr
VOTES.
Androscoggin-Dutton of Lewiston.
Aroostook-W oodbury of IIoulton.
Cuuberland-Wa rren of Westbrooh.
FranAn-W aker of New Sharon.
lIaucock-Hopkins of Ellsworth.
kennebec-Osgood of Augusta.
knoN-Ilcwett of Thomaston.
Iincoln-Stetson of Damariscotta.
Oxford-Pcndexter OF Denmark.
observation-disclosures Of DMmonf.
MISUNDERSTANDING of Dover.
Sagadadoc-Purnton of Bowdoi1.
Somerset-Chapman of Fairfield.
Waldo-Milliken Of Belfast.
Washington-B. B. Murray .1r. of Pembroke.
York-Roberts of Dayton.
Hon l.. \. Emery of Ellsworth briefly adj
dressed the convention, presenting in very hap
py and appropriate manner, zen. SELDEN
CONNOR, as a candidate before the convention.
The name of the General was received with loud
applause. Mr.. Emerys motion warmly
on,led By Hon. T. B. Reed Of Portland, who PAID
a glowing tribute to the character, ability, record
and worth of the gallant and distinguished gen
teman named by Mr. Emery.
At 2l5 the convention proceeded TO vote, the
members of each county delegation stepping III
front of the platform and deposited their votes
with the committee there stationed.
After the votes had been deposited the commit
tee retired to count them. Mr.. Dutton Of Lewis
ton of the committee, subsequently reported tina;
the result OF the voting was as follows
Whole number Of votes )02
Necessary to a choice 252
Selden Conner had 49,
Scattering
And SELDEN CONNOR was accordingly de-
clared by the chairman TO be the republican can
ddale for Governor, to be supported AMI elected
next September.
The announcement Of the nomination
ceived with tremendous applause.
Col. Smitb of Portland, moved that a committee
wait uron Gen Seldcn Conner, and invite his at
tendance on the convention. The chair appointed
the following gentlemen to be the committee:
T.. 4. Smith, Portland.
f. +. Small, Bangor.
Harrison Hume, Cherry field.
j. |" II. Cobb, Lewiston.
{. j. +, anell, Portland.
II. III. Burbank, Alfred.
j. 7. Blunt, Skowhegan.
ID. {. Palmer, Gardiner.
The committee waited upon Gen. Common, and
presently escorted him to the hall. His appear
ance upon the platform was the occasion for great
applause. Upon being introduced to the conycn-
ton he was greeted with three rousing cheers As
soon as quiet was restored, Gen Conner said
Nr President and Gentlemen Of the Convention:
Your committee have informed me of your ac-
ton affecting myself and in response to your invi-
tation communicated by them, come before you
to declare my acceptance of your nomination, and
10 tender you my heartfelt acknowledgements for
the distinguished honor you have bestowed on me
in raining me as your candldate for the Governor
ship of our noble State.
Although the voluntary expressions of friendly
wish and intention in my behalf, that have come
to me from various sections of the State, and the
favorable mention of large portion of the Re-
publican press, have in some degree favored me
for the position in which am now placed by your
suffrages, yet, standing here in the presence of
the delegated authority of the great majority of
the people of Maine, appreciate | could not
have done under other circumstances the personal
compliment thus conveyed to me, and am filled
with a and mighty sense of the duties and
responsibilities of the high otliec you willing
TO entrust to me.
An earnest desire to justify your generous con-
fdence and strong regard tor the honor and
welfare of our State, inspire me with the firm re-
solve to spare effort and to consider no other
consequences in the endeavor to faithfully dis
charge the duties that will be incumbent on me Ii
your choice shall prove to be the choice OF the
people also. 1p!cdgc you AMI the thousands for
whom you act, in that event, IN honest purpose
and fixed determination to make the public good
my single aim and constant care.
| have not had opportunity to exam ne the res
olutions you have passed, but do rot appreheud
that they indicate any departure from the consist
ent course our organization has 50 long and stead
lastly adhered to. The eighteen years of good
government the Republican party has given to the
State of Maine, are far more trustworthy assur-
ance of its character and principles than any form
ula of words contain. That record lends
force to your declaration is not in the power OF
mere protestations to exert, however energetic
they may be.
The maintenance Of tue high starding of the
credit of the State, the promotion OF the develop
ment of its agricultural and manufacturing re-
sources; the extension of educational facilities;
the prohibition by law of the sale of intoxicating
liquors, and the enforcement of that law; the
equitable adjustment of the burden of TAXATION and
the tightening Of that burden to the fullest extent;
and, in all, the exercise of rigid economy that
admits of no outlay for purposes OF doubtful uti-
ty, and demands full equivalent for every eN-
penditure-thesc are the objects the Republican
party of Maine has bad steadily in view, the per-
vading 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 un-
der republican management, it is now Of vital i'm
portance to interests Of higher char
acter that it be triumphantly retained. The peace
and prosperity of the great State which is our
country, require that its known and proved friends
remain the guardians of the Republic. Another
great national political contest is approaching and
evidences of the spirit and designs Of our political
opponents accumulate on every hand, to warn us
that again strenuous attempt will be made to
null precious gains in favor of Freedom, Nation
al Unity and broad citizenship, which have been
acquired at such inestimable cost: The voice of
the people of this State, Enthusiastically declaring
their cont inued 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
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