The Portland daily press., 1876-06-23


mittee he nominated William M. Rust, Esq. of
Belfast for President pro tenn. The Conven-
ton approved of the nomination and Mr..
Rust on taking the chair, addressed the Con-
vention at length, setting forth the distinctive
features of the existing difference between the
two parties and the reasons why the Republi-
can party should so on to complete its work.
Rev. DR.. Field of Bangor, offered fervent
prayer. The temporary organization was COM
pleted by the election of Gardiner C. Vose of
Augusta, George B. Goodwin of Biddeford,
and d. H. Knowlton of Pennington, as Secre-
taries.
The following Committees were appointed by
the chair:
Credentials
Androscoggin-W. E. Russell of Lewiston.
Aroostook-L. R. King of Lyndon.
Cumberland-J. W. Deering of Portland.
Franklin-Rufus Pratt OF Pennington.
Hancock-R. S. Grindle Of Mt. Desert.
Kennebec-F. Heath of Waterville.
Knox-G. w. Robinson of Thomaston.
Lincoln-Seth Patterson of Wiscasset.
Oxford-J. @. Pickett OF Paris.
Penobscot-W. p. Hubbard of Bangor.
Piscataquis-C, N. Rand of Parkman.
Sagadahoc- Gnstayus Smith Of Richmond.
Somerset. H. Nye of Fairfield.
Waldo-A. d. French of Belfast.
ngtOn-tgnatius Sargent of Machias.
York;. w. Guptl OF Saco.
Permanent Organization,
Androscoggin-L. A. Farrar of Turner.
AroostooEeWm. Young of Crystal.
Cumberland-G. c. Crawford Of Brunswick
Franklin-W. S. Hinckley of Wilton.
Hancock-T. G. Woodman of Bucksport.
Kennebec-J. R. Nelson of Winthrop.
Knox-J. M; Studey of Warren.
Lincoln-J. E. Morse of Whitefeld.
Oxford-G. L. Beal of Norway.
Penobscot-J. Webster of Orono.
Piscataqus-Levi G. Flint of Monson.
Sagadahoc-Cornish of Bowdoinham,
Waldo-Orin Learned of Burnham.
Washing ton-NelsOn S. Allan of Dennysville,
York-Leonard Andrews of Biddeford
Subsequently Mr.. Guptill of Saco, from the
Committee on Credentials. reported that the
whole number Of delegates present was 667,
from the following counties: Androscoggin 30,
Aroestook 81, Cumberland 70, Hancock 40,
Kennebec a. Knox 80, Lincoln 6, Oxford 3,
Penobscot $50, Piscataqus q, Sagadahoc 10,
Somerset So, Waldo 90, Washington q, York
S.
The report was accepted. There was con-
test over the Houlton representation. 1t was
at first voted to admit both delegations, but at
ter further hearing it was decided to admit
the delegation chosen by the regularly called
caucus.
Hon. T. G. Woodman of Bucksport, from the
Committee an Permanent Organization, re.
ported that the temporary organization be
made permanent, with the addition of the fol.
lowing Vice Presidents:
Androscoggin-W +. Goulding Of Lewiston.
Aroosto0k-Dr. Benz. Bussey of Houlton.
Cumberland-W H. Vinton of Gray.
franklin. B. Morrison of Pennington.
Hancock-Joseph Hinckley of Bluehf.
KennebeCk-J. L. Richards of Gardiner.
KnOx-AZariah Stanley of Rockland.
Lincoln-G. D. Sawyer of Wiscasset.
Penobscot-Lyndon Oak of Garland.
Piscataquis-S. D. Brown Of Dover.
Sagahahoc-A. S. Bangs of Bath.
Somerset-S S. Lindsey of Norridgewock,
Waido-Newell Bagey of Troy.
Washington-S. B. Hume of Eastport.
York-G. W. Wallingford of Kennebunk.
The Convention at this point resolved ITSELF
into county delegations for the purpose of Sc.
lectipg members of the State Committee for
1877, and of the Committee on Resolutions.
The following were subsequently reported:
State Committee.
AUTOBIOGRAPHY. P. Frye of Lewiston.
Acknowledgement Randall OF Island Falls,
Cumberland-F. N. Dow of Portland.
Frauklin-C. j. Talbot of East Wilton.
Hancock-John D. Hopkins of Ellsworth.
Kennebec-James G. Blaine of Augusta
Knox-Hiram Bliss, Jr. of Washington
Lincoln-S. S. Marble of Waldoboro.
Oxford-A. H. Walker of Lowell.
Penobscot-C A. BOutelle of Bangor.
Piscataquis-Cyrus A. Packard of Blanchard
Sagadahoc0J. ": Wakefield Of Bath.
Somerset-R. B. Shepherd of Skowheqan
Waldo-W. W. Castle of Belfast.
Washington-W. j. Corthell of Calais.
York;. M. Andrews of Biddeford.
Committee ON Resolutions.
Androscoggn-M. T. Ludden of Lewiston.
Aroostook-Nathan Perry of Presque Isle
Cumberland-T. II. Haskell of Portland
Franklin-E. s. Keyes of Jay.
Hancock-J L. Hinckley of Bluehill.
Kennebec-J. L. Stevens of Augusta.
Knox-G. W. White OF Thomaston,
Lincoln-Orin McFadden of Dresden.
Oxford-G. L. Beal of Norway.
Penobscot-E. b. Nealley of Bangor.
Piscataquis-W. P. Yonng of Milo.
SagadahOc-J. w. Spaulding of Richmond
Somerset-C. A. Farwel of Pittsfield.
Waldo-G. e. Bracket of Belfast
Washiugton-C B. Rounds of Calais
York-W. F. Lunt of Biddeford,
Several changes appear on the State Com.
mittee. Mr.. Dow takes the place of Mr.. Pull,
len in Cumberland, who had served the four
terms and declined further SERVICE, Hon. A.
ii. Walker takes the place of Hor. Enoch
Foster, Jr. who has served the two years
which is the time fixed by precedent in Oxford
county; Capt. Boutelle of the Wing succeeds
Col j. w. Porter in Penobscot, and Hon. John
Hall of York having served three years and
declining further service, is succeeded by Capt.
- Of Biddeford. On the ballot for
member in this county, Mr.. Dow had every
vote in the delegation. Ex-Gov. Dingley paid
high tribute to GEN. SELDEN CoNNoR as
the accomplished gentleman the brilliant SOL
der and worthy Chief Magistrate, and moved
that he be re-nominated for Governor by accla-
nation. The motion was seconded in various
parts of the hall, and the question being taken
by rising vote, GEN. CoNNoR was declared
the unanimous nominee of the Convention,
Three rousing cheers were given for Gov. Con-
nor.
Hon. w. ii. Vinton of Gray in behalf of the
Cumberland delegation presented the name of
Hon. William W. Thomas for Presidential
elector-at-large with few fitting words, and
moved that Mr.. Thomas be nominated by &C.
clamation. The motion was carried. Hon. J..
W. Porter of Burlington moved that Hon. Ma
than a. Farwell of Rockland be nominated
electoral large by acclamation, which was
done.
W. W. Castle, Esq, of Belfast, presented the
following resolution:
ReSoIged That in view of probable vacancy
IN tne United States Senate from Maine. this
convention respectfully recommend the ap-
polntment of Hon. James G. Blaine to that
office; and Massachusetts will please take no.
tice.
MI. Vlnton OF Gray expressed himself in
favor OF such appointment, butthought the res
olution should go to the Committee on Reso-
lutions. Col. Porter of Burlington thought
that the Convention was entirely competent to
discuss and dispose of the resolution. For
himself be hoped that 1t would be adopted
The vote was taken by rising and was almost
unanimously adopted-three or four delegates
only keeping their seats.