Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-06-20
The State Convention.

Although occurring at very busy sea-
son Of the year, we trust the republicans
of Maine will not neglect the duty they
owe to themselves and the cause. to attend
the republican State convention to be held
in Bangor, on Thursday Of this week.
Whatever courage the democrats may
have taken at the result of the Cincinnati
convention, hoping that disappointment
might lead to encouragement in the re-
publican ranks, should be dissipated by a
large and enthusiastic gathering of the
people, and rousing and emphatic en-
dorsement of HAYES & WHEELER.
Let the democrats understand that per-
sonal considerations do not affect the re-
publican party of Maine feathers weight.
when the contest comes for the suprema-
cy of the great principles for which they
have so long struggled against the COM
mon enemy. The warm and hearty en-
dorsement at Bangor of the national re-
publican platform, and the ratification of
the national republican candidates, by a
large convention, will be a grand and in
spring opening of the campaign, and
show the democrats that the republican
party is as united and confident of success
as ever. Every consideration should
prompt the republicans to a little extra ex-
ertion in getting their full delegations to
the convention. Let them not judge that
il is to be mere formal assemblage. The
convention has peculiar significance at
this time, and to neglect to attend it is to
give encouragement to the bunker democ
racy and its bunker candidate.
Another plea SAINT duty for the conyen-
ton to perform will be the denomination of
GOVERNOR CoNNOR as candidate for Gov
ernor. Called six months ago to this re-
sponsible and honorable position, partially
because of his great sacrifice and devotion
to country on the battle field, and partially
because of his high character, integrity
and sound common sense. he has during
his brief administration developed quail
ties thai the people will be glad to recog-
nize as essential in their chief magistrate.
He has set himself to work to acquire a
thorough knowledge of State affairs. and
the various business interests coming un-
der his supervision. Attending every
meeting of the Council, he has given all
matters a thorough, patient and cam
did consideration, looking at all subjects
in every possible light. and acting only
after be was thoroughly convinced of the
right. lie has arrived at complete UNI
Outstanding of the varied wants of the
State, OF its resources and capabilities,
and made himself personally familiar with
the benevolent and other institutions
under its care and guardian ship. His
good judgment and sterling, practical
common sense have been shown in all the
public and private acts of his administra-
ton. In his appointments he has been
guided by the principle of fitness for the
place, rather than by less worthy consid-
erations. He has won in large measure
the confidence aud esteem of each mem
Der Of his Council; he is popular with the
people. easily approached, and ever ready
TO impart information on all matters per-
tanning 10 his office. In his decisions he
has been discreet, bat firm, executing the
the law justly and impartially.
The next best thing to renominating
Gov. CoSNoR for his second term, will be
his election in September by fifteen thou
sand majority, and the first best step in
that direction is rousing convention at
Bangor on Thursday next.