Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-03-30
Vermont.

Burlington, March 30. The republican conven-
ton to choose 10 delegates and 10 substitutes to
represent the State of Vermont 10 the coming Ma
tional convention met in City Hail. this city, this
morning. Some 500 delegates in attendance.
Hon. Russell s. Taft of Burlington was elected
President J. NJ. 1ovt and III. c. Tenant, Secre-
tares; and one Vice President from each county.
At the afternoon session, delegates in favor of
Blaine were elected to Cincinnati, and resolutions
adopted in favor of sound currency, equal rights
economy and retrenchment.
The convention assembled at o'clock, aud on
invitation of the convention, Hon. l.. p Poland
Of st. johnsbury delivered an address. He did
not expect TO make speech, but trusted that he
would never be found wanting to any call made
on him by republicans. 1t is gratifying to me to
see here so many representative republicans. 1t
signifies to greater extent than had anticipated,
the deep sealed feeling of the people in the COM
ing Presidential election. There is more intense
feeling than known. Hitherto there has
been but little feeling until after the candidates
were presented, but throughout the north there is
deep feeling. 1t is accounted for by the fact that
the democratic party have come into rule in this
country. The recent democratic victory is the
most fatal one ever won They have q majority
in one branch of Congress. They are compare
lively powerless to do evil, but powerful
enough to show their devilish intent (Applause).
The people are forewarned of what measures they
would adopt if they had power. An alarm has
gone forth through the entire north. The feeling
is that it will do to let the democratic party
take the helm of the government.
Their entire policy for many years was dictated
by the Southern wing of the party. If they re-
gained power the same wing would rule. No mat
ter that they are rebels, the democrats just
willing to be led by them in this Congress. The
rebel element is that which rules and governs. l
am in favor of granting amnesty to rebels, but
not in favor of putting them in power and that is
the meaning of the democratic party.
The most important question before the coun-
try is finance. but the democrats for the post
ponement of specie payment and initiation of cur
rency. We have succeeded in wiping out slavery
and have amended the constitution to that effect,
but law in unfriendly hands is dead letter. If
the democrats come into power all that legislation
becomes practically Intellectual and powerless.
All the candidates mentioned for the presidency
are personal acquaintance of mine and with many
of them | have kindly and friendly relations. But
some of the candidates l could not support unless
the good of the party and country imperativey
demanded it. 1t i. early to express presidential
preference.
New England don't look quite so large to the
[ mon as it does to US. U.aughter) There is the
South and great illimitable West. There is po-
tent voice in this matter. Let ms use what in
tluence we have to do our best for the welfare of
| the county and party. A year or two ago l did
fear for the republican party. That fear has now
| gone by. The eyes of the people are opened. 1t
was providence of God that gave the democratic
| party as much power and control they possess.
Pennsylvania.
| Among the resolutions adopted was the follow
| ing:
| Resolved, That in recognition of eminent SER
vices, both in field and cabinet, the executive
ability and answering rectitude Of Gov John L.
lIartranft, the republicans of Pennsylvania. with
Just pride present his name to the consideration of
the republicans of the union for nomination to the
presidency of the United States, in full confidence
that the great qualities which have rendered his
administration of Sthte affairs model even by
the confession of political foes, will insure wise,
as capable, uniinching, as honest and as sue
cessfu conduct of the vast and varied interests of
the nation, that the delegates from Pennsy lvania
to the National convention are hereby instructed
to present Gov. Hartranft name to the convention
as the choice of Pennsylvania, and to give MIN an
earnest, constant and united support and upon all
questions to be brought before arising in the
unit, as the majority of the delegation shall di-
rect.
Columbus, March 90. The republican State
| convention assembled at the Opera House, this
morning. full delegation was present from all
the districts of the State Gen. Jno. c. Lee OF
| Toledo was chosen temporary President and made
a short speech, warmly urging united action to
secure the nomination of Gov. Hayes for Presi-
dent of the L. S.
| Among the resolutions passed by the republican
| party is the following:
| Tenth-The republican party of Ohio, havin.
full confidence in the honesty, ability and patriot
ism of Rutherford b. Hayes, cordially present him
| to the National Republican Convention for nomi
nation for President of the United Statas, and our
State delegates to that convention instructed
! and the district delegates are requested to use