Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-05-18
From the Bangor Commercial l.
Let us Stand by Our Usage.
The Leriston Journal Of last evening Saws

The Lewiston Journal of last evening saws:
The Democratic State Convention will he held
in Portland. June 18th. George Walker, Esq of
Portland will probably be their candidate for gov
ernor, IS Msrcellus Emery who demonstrated his
power in the last election, demands that Hon. JOS
eph II. Williams shall be dropped. The under
standing seems to be that the democrats and
backs shall nominate separate candidates for gov
ernor as majority is required 10 eect but lite
as Tar as possible on senator aud represes native.
The Republican State Convention will he held at
Portland the last of June. 1t is probable that
Governor Conner will be re-nomnated unani-
mously.
The Journal is quite in error in its statement
that we demand that Hon. Joseph II. Williams
shall be dropped" We have made no such de-
msnd in any form or shape. On the contrary, &C
cordng to the u.sges of our democratic party in
Maine. Mr.. Williams is clearly entitled to a re-
nomination. For full half century, until last
year it had been the uniform and unbroken Gus
tom of the democratic party to give to a candidate
second nomination, if desired by himself and
friends. That custom should not have been vio-
lated last year.
If Mr.. Williams desires a denomination, let him
have it. We pledge ourself to make no opposition
to his denomination. We have great confidence
in the judg ment of those who set aside the usage
Of half century last year and refused to Mr.. Tai
bot a re nom nston. We are in favor of giving
them plenty OF time to work ont their expert
ment. Through extreme modesty Messrs. Neal
Dow, Josh Nye and Arson p Morrill, we're lit
tie tsrdy 10 bringing up their large aud numerous
following to the support of Mr.. williams last year
Now, doubtless, they are holder grown and have
their following better IN hand.
Indeed, the friends of Mr.. Williams can urge u
very forcible argument in favor OF his re nomna-
ton. The democratic members of Congress at
this very hour. are moving in q solid body and
with great energy and power. to examine into the
frauds in Florida and Louisiana which are the
basis Of Mr.. Hayes ttleto the Presdency-a title
which Mr.. Williams, last year, in his letter of &C
ceptsnce pronounced valid and unmpeschable.
Those democratic Congressman should be rebuked
and it is is very fitting that it should be made by
the re. nominato of Mr.. Williams
The New York Graphic thus Photographs re-
cent scene in Congress.
Hon. Clsrkson N. Potter, democrat, of New
York (ri-ing aud unrolling spool of resolutions)
-"Mr. Speaker rise to question of privilege.
move that committee of eleven be appointed,
seven democrats and four republican frauds in
Florida and Lou isana."
amend by including all frauds in all States, with
out regard to party"
Potter dumping Up excitedly, and with flushed
fsce)-"No, sir! That amt fair! rose to a ques
ton of privilege, aud insist on having the privi
lege!"
Conger, Republican-"Id like to know what
the gentleman from New York calls a question Of
privileged
Potter-"Whv. You stupid DUNDEE head, mean
the privilege of having your side Investigated and
not having onr side investigated. That's q prv-
lege. amt il :"
Speaker trapping enthusiastically with his CAV
ely
II decide that it Is privilege"
The present owner of the house in which Pres-
dent Lincoln died denies the report that he or his
father endesvored TO sell it to the Government at
. high price. He says: $50 far from my father
wishing to obtain a good price from the authori-
ties for the house, he made diving request to hi,
children that should they see fit to sell the prop
erty they would carefully abstain from mention
ing the fact that it was the house in which Mr.
Lincoln died He WAS annoyed at the publicity
which that event gave his residence, and stujous-
ly sought to avoid doing anything in that connec
ton which might result in pecnniary benefit to
himself | was q small boy at the time of Mr.
Lincoln's death, and was offered $40 for a very
small piece of a towel which was sta med with
some Of his blood. and well remember fathers
indignation at the mere idea"