Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-01-06
of Bucksport, Greeley of Lewiston Rowland of
Dalton, Lord Of Rluehill and Cleayes Of Portland.


Dalton, Lord Of Bluehill and Cleayes of Portland.
Mr. Cleaves of Portland, in behalf of the delega.
ton from Cumberland county, and the western por-
ton OF the state, would present TO the convention
candid ate for the position Of Speaker, the name
Of Hon. + edeiick Robe of Gorham, q gentleman
Of ability aud integrity. of unwaycring and I'M
hipching devotion to justice and true principles.
lie had done faithful service in years past, no.
ouy in this branch but at the other end Of the
capitol, discharging his duties with honor to him
self and fidelity 10 the State
Mr.. Phillips of Orrington, on the part of the
eastern section of the State had the honor and the
pleasure of presenting for the position Of candi-
date for Speaker, the name Of Hon. Joseph W.
Porter of Burline on. Il was useless to enlarge
upon his executive ability. He is too well known
to need any recapltulaton Of his qualifications,
having served ii. ne Senate and House, and also
in the Executive Council, with faithfulness, zeal
and fidelity to the interests of the State and the
publican party.
A baloiing was had, with the following result
" hole number of votes 81
Necessary 10 choice ~
re}n,ick Robbie had IS
dos, f.. u. Porter %
And Frederick Robe was Geclaied 10 be the
candidate for Speaker.
On motion Of Mr.. Porter, the nomination was
made unanimous.
On motion of Mr.. Haynes OF Augusta, Messrs.
Haynes of Augusta, Robe of Gorham, Powers OF
tloulton, Medley OF Bangor and Greedy of Lew
iston, were appointed 4 committee on the part Of
the House to call future caucuses.
ON motion Of Mr.. White, Oramandel Smith Of
litchfield, was nominated by acclamaton as can
ddate for Clerk.
On motion of Mr.. Powers of Iioulton, the fol-
lowing committee was appointed to receive, sort
and count votes for candidate for Assistant Clerk.
Powers of Houlton. Allan Of Edmuuds, Meader
of Waterville, lIobson of Wi,casset, audi Murch
of Buxton.
The committee reported
Whole number of votes 80
Necessary 10 q choice, -
Edwin c. Burleigh had 3s
{. a. Woodbury., ~
and Mr.. Buileigh was declared 10 be the candidate
On motion of Mr.. Powers, James II. Walker
nominated as candidate for Messenger.
Mr.. Dalton proposed as candidate for First
Assistant Messenger, the name of j. r. Prescott,
who has held the position for two or three years.
Mr. Robe presented the name of Edwin II
Crie.
y committee consisting of Dunton OF Lewiston,
Sweetser of Newport and Hume Of Eastpoit, was
appointed to receive, sort and count vote for First
Assistant Messenger. They reported as follows
Whole number Of votes -
Necessary to a choice IS
J. L. Prescott had 81
Edward H. Crie II
AID Mr. erie was declared 20 be the candidate
On motion Of Mr.. White, Charles II. Getchell
OF jackson, was nominated by acclamation as "a
Assistant Messenger. The caucus then adj
iourued.
Democratic Caucuses.
The democrats held caucuses Tuesday evening
for the purpose Of nominating candidates for legis
la;iye officers.
Hon. J. L. Talbot was chairman Of the Senate
caucus. The following officers were nominated
For President--Charies II. Haskell. Portland
Secretary Of Senate Clarence W. Hobbs, Deer
ing.
Assistant Secretary-iI. III. Bowles. Cheryfield.
Me$sengeI-I assius c. Roberts. Stockton.
Assistan, Messehger-Daniel Rose, Thomaston.
Monroe \ Dung OF Trenton, was chairman of the
House caucus. The following officers were nom
inated:
Speaker-John c. Talbot, AIachas.
Cerk-Chas Il. Morton, Augusta.
Assistant Clerk-Lucius II. Muroh, Be.fast.
Messenger-J. B. Walker
At the close of the caucus Gen. S. j Anderson
Of Portland, made flaming speech, telling what
great reforms the democratic party are going to
make when they come into power.