Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-27
Mas achusetts Republi-
can Convention.

Boston, April 26. The republican State con-
vention met at fremont Templethis noon. Alan
son w. Beard of Boston, called the meeting to
ORDER read the call, and was chosen temporary
chairman Rev. DIR. T.. Il. Webb of Shawmut
Congregational church, Boston, then offered
prayer.
A. w. Beard then congratulated the delegates
that the republican party was again in possession
of all departments of the State government, and
that the spirit OF reform SO strong that the
best men were sought for.
Mr. Jernegan, from the committee on perma-
nent organization, reported the following list of
officers:
Presidcnt-John L. Sanford of Taunton.
Vice Presidents-J X. Baker, Seth Turner,
Oliver Ditson, Geo. o. Shattuck, Samuel 4. Sew
all, Geo. b. Loring, Hiram Cosford, Emery Wash
burn, Phillips l.. Moor, L. X. Ware, Edward
Learned and 40 others.
Secretarics-tieo. 5. Merrill, Cadwallader Cur
ry, Henry W. WILSON, John S. Baldwin and Will
liam +. Blunt
Messrs. E. II. Nudge, G. A. Churchill and Sta
pies of Worcester, were appointed committee to
conduct the President to the platform. Mr.. San
ford received with applause.
On motion of Robert johnson of Boston, a
committee on ballots chosen.
A. W. Beard received a letter from Gov Rice,
declining to have his pane used as candidate
for delegate.
ii. s. Blackwell of Boston, offered a series of
resolutions in favor of civil service reform, and
the nomination of candidates IN favor Of such
Bristow in unraveing the dark deeds Of the
whiskey ring, merit hearty approval.
Mr.. Bailey of Boston, moved to refer 10 the
committee on resolutions without debate.
Dir. Hartman Of Boston, offered amendment
that the high character of Hon James &. Blaine,
his public service and his high abilities, entitle
him to the highest Office in the gift of the people.
Blackwell proceeded to argue in favor Of his
resolution, in spite of points of order, that under
his motion he could not discuss the merits of the
question. The chair ruled that merits of candi-
dates could he discussed. There attempt
to choke him OFF by noise and applause, but Black
well held his place.
Mr.. Allen of Boston, supporter of Bristow,
regretted to have this, and moved the whole
matter lay on the table. Carried, Mr.. Blackwell
alone objectng.
The committee on Resolutions reported the fol-
lowing:
Resolved, That this convention leaves the dele
gates of Mass. to the republican National conven-
ton, unpedged aud unnstructed in respect to in
dIyidual candidates for President end Vice Presl-
dent of the L. s.. applause] but expects them
each and all to work aud vote for those candi-
dates and those only whose character and career
give un9uestioned assurance to the whole country
that they will be faithful and jealous to maintain
the equal rights OF all citizens under the con,ttu-
ton, TO bring about the resumption Of specie pay
ments at "a date not later than that already fixed
by law, and to effect thorough and radcal reform
of the civil service, to the end that the admidisra
ton of public affairs may be characterized by etii
cheney, economy and purity.
Carried unanimously.
The report OF the committee Credentials
showed 1863 delegates were present.
The convention proceeded to ballot for delegates
to the National convention, with the following