The Portland daily press., 1877-08-10

P1ScataQulS-J. Il. Sprague
Sagadahoc-S. W. Carr.
Somerset-Luther HI. Webb
Waldo-Emery Boardman.
Washington-E c. Pike,
York-A. q. andrews.
1t was then voted to take recess pending a
report of the committee on CREDENTIALS that
county delegations might have an opportunity
for conference.
The committee on permanent organization
reported recommending that the temporary be
the permanent organization of the convention,
with the addition of the following Vice Presi-
dents:
Androscoggn-Rufu Prince.
AroostOok-P p Burleigh.
Cumberand-W. l.. Warren.
Franklin-George Golding
Hancoek-George H. Wetherbee.
lennebec-A. P. Morrill,.
Knox-C. R. Maiard.
Oxford-Samuel D. Wardsworh
Penobscot-E. B. Neatly
Piscataquis-S. o. Brown.
Sagadahoc-George NJ Patten.
Somerset-Abel Prescott
Maldo-A. d. Bean.
Washington
York-Jeremiah Gouldsborough
The report was accepted The following
were announced members of the the state COM
mittee:
Androscoggin- George C. Wing.
Aroosto0k-Lewis B. johnson.
Cumberand-F. N. Dow.
Franklin-D. G. Bean.
Hancock-S. X. Whiting
Kennebec-J. G. Blaine.
Knox-D. N. Mortland.
Lincoln-Andrew Lacy.
Oxford-A. H. Walker.
Penobscot-Chaales A. Boutelle
Sagadahoc-John S. Elliot.
Somerset-S. d. Lindsey
Waldo-W. FL. Fogler
Washington-Wm. j. Corthell.
York-James M. Andrews.
Tho FoI
announced:
Androscoggin-Nelson Dinglev DR.
Aroostook-Wm. M. Robinson.
Cumberland-Hiram Knowlton
Franklin-Charles j. Talbot.
Hancock-Ambrose White.
Kennebec-Alden Sprague.
Knox-Edwin Sprague
Lincoln-Isaac Z. Hobson.
Oxford-George D. Bisbee.
Penobscot-Lewis Barker.
P1scataquis-A. g. Lebroke.
Sagadahoc-George A. Prebe.
Somerset-R. b. Stafford.
Maldo-Seth L. Milliken.
Washington-E. G. Pike.
fork-Usher B. Thompson.
Ihe committee on credentials reported the
whole number of delegates entitled to seat3
1888, and the number present 1884, The report
was accepted.
On motion of Mr.. Vinton it was voted that
all resolutions presented to the convention be
referred to the committee on resolution, with
out debate. 1t was voted to take recess un-
til o'clock inithe afternoon.
In the selection of committee on resolu-
t!ons the administration shad Ia majority
In Cumberland county the vote stood 35 for the
resolution endorsing the administration to 81
opposing.
The meeting was called to order at o'clock
Hon. Josiah Crosby of Dexter moved that Hon.
Selden Connor be nominated by acclamation as
the Republican candidate for Governor. 1t was
carried by unanimous vote with cheers.
On motion, committee OF three was ap-
pointed to inform Governor Connor of his re-
nomination and request his acceptance. The
chair appointed Josiah Crosby of Dexter, Gen.
81. Hyde of Bath, and Col. Fred Robie of
Gorham.
On motion, it was voted that speeches in the
convention be limited to ten minutes each.
Before 3 o'clock the committee on resolu
tions came In and reported through Hon. Lewis
Barker, series which were read, and the re-
port accepted.
Chsrles j. Talbot moved the adoption of the
resolutions. and moved the previous question
A scsoe of confusion followed, and the preyi-
GUS question was not seconded.
Gen. j. L. Chamberlain moved an amend
ment as follows and proceeded to address the
convention
Resotred, That we re-afirm our unshaken conf
oenee IN tne integrity patriotism and craftsmanship
OF Rutherford b. Hayes, and we cordially approve
his efforts carry out in good faith the rinciples
avowed by the Cincinnati Convention.
speech of Gen. Chamberlain.
Gen Chamberlain. in support of his resolu-
tion, made in substance the following remarks:
Mr.. President II offer this resolution be-
cause speaking for myself and for those Re-
puolicans who sent me here to act for them ]
am unwilling to see the State Republican Con
vention OF Maine adjourn without expressing a
cordial support OF the national admnistra ton
which represents the head of the party. L am
surprised that no such resolution was offered
bv the committee. Whenever did state con-
vention fail to declare its support of its own
CHOSEN agents and champions? And of all
times this is surely one when true allegiance
and manly service should be rendered-now
when the issues of the last 16 years are drawn
70 the sharp crisis.
a year ago, in the national platform we af-
nrmed with care and completeness the princi-
pies Whlcn were our common bond, the erds
we sougnt and the measures by which they
were to De achieved. If anything could be a
more bold and forcible presentation of them it
was found 10 Mr.. Hayes letter of acceptance.
Iurtner nght OF demonstration were needed
1t was given in the courageous, statesmaulike
and noble utterances of the Presidents inau-
gural, and if any. were still in darkness the
opening acts of the Presidents administration
put at rest forever all doubt of his sincerity.
frmness and devotion to Republican prin,
ciples. The President has taken upon
him greatiand solemn responsibility. We
have called him to task more difficult in
many respects than to carry through war,
because to settle disturbed state Of things in
time OF peace by constitutional and legal
measures is far more difficult matter than to
push forward war, when the wsrmest SYM
pathles are aroused and when means and
measures and motives are not sol sharply scru-
nnized. We ask the President to secure for
fought and toiled SO long. We ask him to con-
summate political, financial and industrial
construction when all the old systems have
been overthrown from the foundations. We
ask him from the disorder and disorganization
shat has followed the terrific crash of forces in
internal conflict to give US back whole coun.
Ey. That is what we want, what we fought
lor and what we are still fighting for, and now
Enen the crisis has come, when the hopes and
Raeages SO long held are being honestly and