Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-06-23
The Convention.

The Convention.
The Republican State Convention at
Bangor yesterday, was a surprise to
everybody. In point of numbers, char
acter and influence, it was one of the best
conventions held in the State for dozen
years 1t had reasonably been expected
that the disappointment at the defeat OF
their gallant leader at Cincinnati would
have a depressing effect upon the dele
gates and lessen the numbers: but the
grand old republican party of Maine have
buried their sorrows, and have resolved to
bury the democrats in September. No
rombega hall. which will hold some fiftet n
hundred, was nearly filled at the opening.
As we looked into the faces of the noble,
stalwart mtn, coming up from all parts OF
the State. representing its varied interests,
we read there settled determination to
enter upon vigorous campaign. The
size of the convention, considering that
there was no contest for candidate, was
truly marvellous, and shows the stability
and earnestress of the republican party OF
Maine.
The speech of the presiding officer,
Hon. William NJ. Rust of Belfast, dealt
with foundation facts and principles, trac-
ing the attempt of the democratic party
to overthrow the republic and build anew
tho rnipa q mt Wv th ole
as the chief corner stone; Illustrating
their abuse of power wherever they have
gained temporary foothold; the shall
lOwness Of their pretence of reform the
promptness of the republicans in ferreting
out and Furnishing frauds; and pointing to
the example Of our great leader in his
hearty support of the nominees of the
Cincinnati convention, as worthy of our
imitation.
Whenever Mr.. Blaine's name was men
TONED, in connection with remarks or in
matters of routine business, it was the
signal of the most uproarous applause,
bursting out spontaneously and being pro-
longed, and once or twice ending in
cheers
The remarks of Ex-Governor Dingley
were pointed and stirred every heart.
Sounding the keynote of the campaign,
he bid the republicans of Maine to for
get their disappontments and "the things
that are behind" and press forward with
renewed activity to new victories in the
future.
A motion was made to refer the resolu-
ton recommending the appointment of
Mr.. Blaine to q seat in the u. S. Senate,
10 the committee, as the practice in the
past has been TO make such reference of
all resolutions submitted, but the conven-
ton would not listen for an instant to
such a proposition. The attempt to stay
its passage was as futile AS would be the
attempt to stay the explosion of q mine
after the gunpowder had been ignited
The convention rose in a body. signfying
its approval of the resolution.
1t devolved upon the convention to Sc
lect two Electors at Large for the election
of President and Vice President, and it
has selected two of our best known and
prominent citizens. the Hon. w. w.
Thomas Of Portland, and Hon. Nathan
A. Farwell of Rockland.
The resolutions have the ring of the
true metal, and will meet the hearty en-
dorsemeni of republicans everywhere.
They accept the platform of the National
convention at Cincinnati. and endorse
its candidates; thank the republicans who
were SO true and steadfast in their sup
port Of Names great statesman; reafirm
the principles of prohibition; give en-
enlargement to all measures taken to de-
velop the magnificent resources of the
State; and attest to the fidelity, ability
and firmness with which Gov. Conner
has administered the affairs of the State.
Gov. Selden Conner was re-nominated
by reclamation as candidate for Governor.
This was done by a rising vote; and each
delegate rising to his feet as the call was
made, plainly indicated that the vote was
not merely formal, but an expression of
the universal admiration for our soldier
Governor and his splendid administration.
No man ever received more emphatic
and whole-souled endorsement. and the
cheers for the Governor which followed
was complete rounding out of the APP