Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-01-05
House Caucus.

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The republican members elect Of the House Of
Representatives met at Representatives Hall, last
| evening, for the purpose of nominating csndi-
dates for officers of the House.
! Mr.. White of Bucksport, called to order, and On
his motion, Gen. Shepherd Of Skowhegan, was
called to preside.
| On motion Of Mr.. Dutton Of Lewiston, George
Parcher of Leeds was chosen Secretary.
| On motion of Mr.. White of Bucksport, the fol-
! lowing committee was appointed to receive, sort
and count votes for candidate for Speaker: White
of Bucksport, Greeley of Lewiston, Nowland Of
Dalton, Lord Of Bluehill and Cleaves Of Portland
| Mr.. Cleaves Of Portland, in behalf Of the delega
tion from Cumberland county, and the western por-
ton of the State, would present to the convention
as candid ate for the position ofSpeaker. the name
| Of Hon. Frederick ROBBIE of Gorham, gentleman
| Of ability and integrity. of nnwavering and I'M
flinching devotion 10 justice and true principles
only 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
section Of the State, had the honor and the
pleasure Of presenting for the position Of candl-
date for Speaker, the name Of Hon. Joseph w.
Porter Of Burlington. 1t was useless to enlarge
| upon his executive ability. He is too well known
to need any recaptulstion Of his qualifications,
having served in the Senate and House, and also
and fG.: the interests Of the State and the re-
publican party.
A baoing was had, with the following result
Whole number of votes 81
Necessary to a choice ~
Frederick ROBBIE had ~
Joseph W. Porter -
And Frederick Robe was declared to be the
| candidate for Speaker.
On motion Of Mr.. Porter, the nomination was
made unanimous.
On motion of Mr.. Haynes of Augusta, Messrs.
Hayes of Augusta, Robe of Gorham, Powers of
Houlton, Neeley of Bangor and Greedy Of Lew
| iston, were appointed committee on the part Of
the House to call future caucuses.
| On motion of Mr.. White, Oramandel Smith of
Litchfeld, was nominated by reclamation as can
didate for Clerk.
On motion of Mr. Powers of Houlton, the fol-
lowing committee was appointed to receive, sort
and count votes for candidate for Assistant Clerk
| Powers of Houlton, Allan Of Edmupds, Meader
| of Waterve Hobson of Wiscasset, and Murch
| of Buxton.
The committee reported
| Whole number of votes,
| Necessary TO a choice, 81
Edwin c. Burleigh had %
{. A. Woodbury., -
and Mr.. Burleigh was declared to be The candidate
On motion of Mr.. Powers, James B. Walker
was nominated as candidate for Messenger.
| Mr. Dutton proposed a candidate for First
Assistant Messenger, the name of J. X. Prescott,
who has held the position for two or three wears.
Mr.. Robbie presented the name Of Edwin II
erie.
| committee consisting Of Dunton Of Lewiston,
Sweetser of Newport and Hume of PASSPORT. was
spcatsd 20 receive, sort anu count vote for irst
| Assistant Messenger. They reported as follows
| Whole number of votes -
| Necessary to q choice ~
J. II. Prescott had 81
Edward II. Crie Al
| And MIR. erie was declared 10 be the candidate.
| On motion of Mr.. White, Charles ii. Getchell
of Jackson, was nom mated by reclamation as %
Assistant Messenger. The caucus then ad.
| journed.
| The kennebec delegation held meeting last
evening" and voted to 2, in favor of the nomina-
ton of Mr.. Chadbourne as Secretary Of State.
For Adjutant General the vote stood IL for Boyn-
ton, for Cilley, and for Murray. For Attorney