The Republican journal., 1876-08-17
form Mr.. Mcclellan of his nomination and in

form Mr.. Mcclellan of his nomination and in
vite him to address the Convention.
THE ST. LOUIS PLATFORM AND CANDIDATES
ENDORSED.
The Committee on resolutions was then call
ed upon for report and through Mr.. McNchol,
its chairman, reported resolutions to the effect
that this convention endorses the resolutions
adopted by the St. Louis convention, ratiies
the nominations of Samuel J. Tilden and Thos.
A. Hendricks for President and Vice President
Of the United States, and of Hon. John c. Tai
bot for Governor of the State Of Maine, and
endorses the nomination Of VIM. II. Mcclellan
for Congress, and promises the united support
of the party toward his election. The resou-
tions were unanimously adopted
MR.. MCCLELLAN APPEARS.
Mr.. Mcclellan here entered the hall, escorted
by the committee appointed to wait upon him,
and marched upon the platform to music from
the band. He was introduced by the chair as
the next Congressman from this district; and
addressed the convention as follows:
Mr.. President and Gentlemen Of tie Conven-
ton. When the Convention met after dinner
| came here to remain, but had an attack of ILL
ness which compelled me to retire. | cannot
say much to you now. Indeed it is with diff
Guilty that address you at all. l thank Won
gentlemen for this nomination. I admit that it
was sought for-somewhat. This is year of
some political Importance. 1t is year when
the Democracy hope to prevail and have reason
to hope so. We have noble standard-be bearer
in Samuel J. Tilden and a platform of reform.
(Applause.) 1 hope to be able to address YOU
all at an early day. 1t is impossible for NE to
address you now, as we must get to our boat at
once or remain over. | have prepared some
resolutions which l submit to the convention
on my own responsibility.
Mr.. Mcclellan read and commented on the
resolutions which are as follows:
McLELLAN's PLATFORM.
Resolved, That the present insolvcnt condi-
ton of the general government is a national ca
lamity, oppressive to the people and disreputa-
Bile alike to the members of both branches of
Congress and the Executive, and that it is the
imperative duty of every member of Congress
to exert all his official influence to reduce at
once the annual expenses of the government
to the lowest point practicable, and to thi, end
to commence with the reduction of his own and
his associates salary from $40 day (their pres.
ent pay) to one-hat that sum at least, and also
to abolish one-half of the 10000 offices and
office holders places in the Union, and a pro-
portionate reduction in the pay and emolument>
| of the rest.
Resolved, That with such a reduction in the
pay and number of United States officials, anc
It's influence in all branches of the public ser
| vice, the government of the United States
| would soon become solvent, and be able TO pay
| all its debts as they become due in gold, or it,
equivalent, to relieve the people from q portion
| of their present oppressive and unnecessary
| taxation, and in twenty years from this date OF
| less. to pay off the national debt, following the
| example of the old Democratic party during
| the administration of General Jackson.
| Resolved, That the candidate of this conyen
| ton is hereby requested and instructed t. exert
| all his powers, and personal and official int.ll
ence, if elected, to carry into full effect such
| reduction of the pay and emoumcnts of tht
| members of both branches OF Congress in tn
| HfSt instance as an entering trcdge to othel
| like reductions in other branches OF the publ,
| service, and to set a fearless example in hi
own reduction in his own pay and in his per
sOnal eNertOnS to carry such Il measure through
| Congress.
| The resolutions were unanimously adopted
THE DISTRICT COMMITTEE.
A motion was now adopted that distric
committee, to be composed of one mcmbe
from each county, be appointed, the counties tt
select their representatives on the committee
and the delegations retired for consultation
The following were selected-Russeii a. Treat
| Frankfort; Geo. Gregory, Rockland; Hamilton
JOY, Ellsworth; Arthur Moore, Machi;ts
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTOE.
| Samuel III. Talbot was nominated for Presi
dental eector, after which the convention ad
! .iourned.