The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-08-24
POLITICAL.
Republican Stnte Convention-E. ID. Nor.
gan Nominated for Governor,

Republican State Conventional. ID. Nor
gan Nominated for Governor.
SARATOGA, Aug. 23.-The Republican State
The galleries were filled with spectators and
the seats on the main floor were all occupied
by delegates and their friends. Much interest
is manifested in the proceedings, and the at
tendance is large.
Mr. Cornell appeared on the platform with
Gen. Ambrose Burnside. The latter was greet
ed with three cheers.
Mr. Cornell, chairman of the State Commit
tee, called the convention to order at / 1 30
Mr.. Mcclure of Herkimer, nominated M
Warner Miller of Herkimer, for Temporary
chairman.
The chair made brief speech. in which be
eulogized the party and its candidates. HAYES
and Wheeler, and said that when outrages and
murders OF citizens because of political opin-
ions and their exercise shall cease, then, per-
haps, and not till then will the mission Of the
Republican party cease. (Applause)
Mr.. Darling of New York, nominated as
temporary Secretaries, John s. Hosmer of Cay
uga d. o. Bradley of Westchester, and A. i.
Learned of Kings.
The usual committees were appointed.
Mr.. Rowland of New York, in order to light
en- the labors of the committee on credentials,
and to extend the olive branch to his opponents,
offered preamble and resolution which had
been adopted by the Independent Republicans
from New York, agreeing without waving their
claim to regularity, not to press their claims to
admission, but recommending the domination
of Gov. Morgan, and suggesting that some
steps be taken for the reorganization of the Re.
publicans in New York city.
Collector Macarthur moved that the commu-
nication be referred to the committee on reso-
lutions.
Mr.. Reyes moved to lay it on the table On
the ground that it was disrespectful, in seek.
ing to dictate whom this convention should
nominate.
After somewhat excited discussion, the
communication was finally referred to the next
State Committee.
On motion of Gen. Sharpe the Independent
central delegates were admitted to seats in the
convention without votes.
A recess was then taken till o'clock.
The following is Cornelps letter of withdraw
al:
SARATOGA SPRINGS. Aug. %. 1876.
10 the Columbia County Delegation:
Gentlemen, desire to tender through YOU
to the Republicans of Columbia county, nv
sincere thanks for the distinguished honor they
have conferred on me in Daming me as their
candidate for Governor of the state of New
York. The generous action is the more highly
appreciated because it was voluntary on their
part and entirely unsolicited by me.
The names of several eminent citizens have
been suggested as candidates, and an animated
canvass for the election Of delegates to the
State Convention has ensued am assured by
gentlemen we'll informed as to the views of the
delegates, that large plurality of them are
favorable to my nomination., but in view of the
Importance OF successful campaign in our
state, am deeply impressed with the necessity
of such cordial unauimity in the action of our
convention as will lead to the enthusiastic sup
port IF our candidates by all Republicans as
we'll as by all who sympathize with u.s. l am
unwilling, therefore, to allow my name to be
the subject OF discord and controversy. Being
desrous of contributing all in my power to the
success of our cause, and believing that can
best serve the party by relieving the convention
at least from an exciting canvass, most ear.
nestly request you to withhold the presentation
of my name.
Yours very respectfully.
ALoNzo B. CORNELL
The letter was distributed among the dele.
gates and will not be read in the proceedings.
On reassembing, Nh. LOSING, from the COM
mittee on permanent organization, presented
the name of John Francis of Rensselaer,. as
permanent chairman. The nomination was
adopted with applause Mr.. Francis not being
present, the chair presented communication
from the Liberal Convention also assembled at
Saratoga today. pledging their support to
Hayes and Wheeler. (Applause.) The COM
municatiOn was accepted and the delegates to
the Liberal Convention were invited to seats on
the Hoor OF the convention. The new State
Committee was announced, of which Mr.. Cor
MAJ.
Mr.. Francis now appearing with committee
OF escort, was presented and briefly addressed
the convention. The committee on credentials
reported no business before them. A commu-
nication was received from the Grand Lodge of
Good Iemplars, recommending the adoption of
a resolution recommending the repeal of the
liquor license law, and the enacting of law
by the ensuing Legislature which shall make
the manufacture and sale of all alcoholic and
fermented liquors as beverage illegal through
out the state. Referred. The district Presi-
dental electors were then named by the district
delegations and adopted. A communication
suggesting conference and appointing a COM
mittee of thirteen for that purpose was read
from the Liberal Convention, aud similar
committee was appointed by this body. B.
Platt Carpenter, from the com lttee on resolu-
tions reported, reaffirming the principles de
clared in the resolutions of the convention of
June "a, 1876. and set forth in the letters of
acceptance of Rutherford B. Hayes and w. A.
Wheeler, our candidates for President and Vice
President. The resolutions also reafirm the
equal rights Of all and the duty of the govern
ment to secure them to every citizen; assert
their duty to maintain the public faith; declare
in favor of speedy resumption of specie pay
ment; denouncing the attempts of the Demo-
cratic House of Representatives to repeal the
date for resumption as an act of reputation;
denounce as evidence of Democratic duplicity
Gov. Tilden's signature of state specie paving
act and then joining his party in opposing spe-
Gle payment, while aiding the national govern
ment to withhold from the means to do it; chal-
lenge as untrue the claim of credit to Tilden's
administration largely reduced the public debt,
while the present administration has reduced
it almost nothing; recognize the patriotism and
public services of President Grant. (Great ap-
plause.) Adopted.
Mr. Spencer moved 10 proceed to nominate
candidate for Governor Mr., Pheips of New
York. presented the name of the war Cover
nor. II. ID. Morgan. George VIM. Curtis nomi-
mated Hon. VIM. M. Evarts, which was second
ed by Gen. Martindale of Monroe. Mr. De-
pew of Westchester, nominated VIM, II. Rob-
ertson, and Mr.. Macarthur of Rensselaer,, pre-
sented the name of Martin /. Townsend. On
the first ballot the vote being, Morgan 243,
Evarts 126, Robertson "a, Townsend Is, Morgan
was nominated. Mr.. Curtis moved that the
nomination be made unanimous Great ap-
plause Mr.. Depew seconded the motion. Zap
plause.) Motion was adopted amid enthusiast
tic cheers.
Recess till o'clock.
At the evening session A. B. Cornell, Sher-
man Rogers of the Erie company, and Theo-
Lieutenant Governor. The name of Mr.. Cor
nell was opposed by George W. Curtis and SEN
ator Woodin as imperilling the ticket, and it
was Withdrawn. The vote resulted Rogers
240, Pomeroy 17S. Rogers was declared the
nominee, ana tne nomination was made un ami
NOUS
Convention adjourned at - 20 a. m.
The New York Liberal Republicans.
The Liberal Republican State Convention
was called to order by John Cochrane, and 8,
+. Manirre was chosen President The follow
ing resolutions were adopted:
ReSotOed, That as Liberal Republicans in
State convention, believing the principles of re-
form which We have heretofore advocated are
embraced in the National platform of the Re-
publican party and the letters of acceptance of
the national candidates, r. B. Hayes and VIM.
a. wheeler, and believing that our confidence
in the declaration of the National Republican
party is justified by the character of its nomi-
nees therefore
RESOLVED. That we Liberal Republicans of
the State of New York, in convention assem-
bed, do accept OF ana pledge our support to the