Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-10
Local ann State Nrms.
REPuBI fcAN STATE CONVENTION
s.Iden Co,nor Re.Nomfnsted by Accla-
nation.

In compliance with the call of the Republican
state Committee, the republicans Of this State
met by delegates in Granite Hall, in this city,
yesterday, Aug. 9th, for the purpose of nominal
ing q candidate for Governor to be supported by
the party at the polls on the 10th day of Septen-
Der next.
As the hour of eleven o'clock approached the
hall began to be filed rapidly with as intelli'
gent and fine looking body of men as ever AS
sembled in this or any other State.
Atll o'clock Senator Blaine, Chairman of the
State Committee, called the meeting to order.
Hi. appearance upon the platform was the occs.
sion of general and prolonged applause.
He said that by the direction of the State com =
mt,ee he would nominate for temporary chair
man of the convention the Hon, Josiah II Drum
nond Of Portland.
As Mr.. Drummonl stepped upon the stage he
was greeted by rousing round of applause.
Mr.. Drummond, in assuming the duties OF tenn
porary chairman, said
Gentlemen of the Convention II thank you for
the honor of being called to preside during your
preliminary organization As my idea of the du-
ties of presiding officer is to give direction to
the business of the convention, shall not trouble
you with any extended remarks. 1t is an honor
to be called upon to preside over convention OF
the republicans of Maine. For now as IN the
past, look to the republican party for preser-
walton Of the peace and prosperity OF the country,
and for maintaining the equal rights OF its citi-
zens. Applause. 1t had its birth IN Maine,
and here under its Tag We won the frs. victory
for the party. During twenty-one consecutive
battles the republicans Of Maine CALAMITY carried
forward their standard to victory. And as 1t had
its birth in Maine and as we have stood on the
outposts, as it were, in Maine, it is becoming us
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republican party is ended, to send forth no uncer-
tain sound. Aud while, therefore, shall not die
cate in any manner anything in relation TO your
duties, shall merely press upon you That the
paramount duty Of this convention is to preserve
in its integrity the republican party of the gallant
old State of Maine. We are. as 1t were, 10 the
van of the fight, and it is for us TO Hold the
fort" and to show to the whole country that we
mean and intend to carry forward in the future,
as in the past, the standard of the republican
party in this State. And IT, for cause, 1t must 90
down, nevertheless, the party will &c down with
her Asg flying, with our backs to tie field and our
faces to the foe.
And there fore, gentlemen, ! invoke Won TO
bear in mind IN your deliberations IN this conven-
tion that whatever other considerations may arise.
it is the paramount duty of this convention to
preserve the integrity of our party.
am informed that the Rev. Mr.. Sargent of
Augusta is present. 1t is our duty to recognize
the hand of the Almighty Father in matters OF
state and Nation, and trust that gentleman Will
votlons.
A fervent prayer was offered BY the Rev S. g.
Sargent Senator Blaine, in behalf of the State
Committee, named David II. knowlton of Farm
,ngton, and Geo. F. Dillingham; of Olitown, as
temporary secretaries of the convention. On
motion of Chas. A. Boutelle af Bangor. the Chair
appointed the following
COMMITTEE on PERMANENT oRGASIzAuoN.
trdiosccggin-E. NJ Shaw. Lisbon.
Aroostook-P. Z. Burlegh, Llnneus.
Cumberland-Chas. Humphrey, YARMOUTH.
Frsnkln-E. r. French, ChestervIlle.
Hancock-E. Is. Gsfdner, Buckspolt
Kennebec-Arthur Berry, Gardiner.
hno,-T f. Simonton, Rockland.
.incoln-Geo. y. Sawyer. Wisessset
Oxford-Peter &. Ticket, Paris.
Penobscot-J. {. Friend, Etna.
Piscaia quis-C. o. Palmer, Dover.
>agsdahoc-E. ID. Lsmson, Richmond
Somerset-A. \. Greenwood, Fairfield.
Wado-I. \. Hartman, Searsport.
Wash,ngton-B. Il. Murray, Jr., Pembroke.
York;. ii. Steward, kitteiv.
Chair appointed the following
COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS.
Androscoggiu--A. T. Dennison. Poland.
Aroostook-W. NJ. Robinson, iioulton.
Cumberand-E. S. Gof, Standish
Fraukliu-James Howes, New Sharon.
Hancock-H. A. Trip, Bluehill.
kennebec-R. L. Jones, Winthrop
knox-Francis Cobb, Rocklspd.
Incon-Geo. Bliss, Wsdoboro.
Oxford-James ). Wright, Paris.
Penobscot-D. +. DAVIS Corinth.
Piscataqus-J. r. Sprague, Abbot.
Sagadahoc-S. w. Carr, Bowdonhsm.
Somerset-Luther H. Webb, Skowbegan.
Waldo-Emery Robinson, Belfast.
Wsshingten-E. Z. Pike. Passport.
YoIk-A. q. Andrews, Cornish.
On motion Of S. T. Puen of Portland, the
convention voted to take . recess to enable the
above named committees to do their work. The
convention then took recess for 20 minutes.
After the Committee Credentials had com
p.eted their work, the Presi lent called the con-
vention to order
Mr. Wright Of Paris, of the Committee on Gre
dentals, reported that the convention was entitled
to 1888 delegates, of whom IA were present for
the several counties as follows
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