The Portland daily press., 1878-07-31
THE STATE CONVENTION.
Hard Money and an Honest Cur
rency.
Gov. COnnOr KenOminatcd by
AcclamatiOu,

| tue tuTedtcutu utStruCllOu OIL tn6 uaLl0Q called
all patriotic men to the defence of the Union
has there been better representation of the
intelligence aud manhood of Maine. The
convention was especially noticeable for the
great number of gres-headed men in it
Old warriors who had put off their armor,
thinking the good fight fought out, came to
the front again ready and eager to do battle
again for the national honor and faith. Like
our senior Senator they refused to be put
upon the retired list. Their presence is good
omen. The old guard of Republcanism in
Maine, (which never moved but in the path of
victory" is once more in the field and will
carry all before it,
There were too, many young men in atten-
dance, men fred with the enthusiasm of
youth and proud to stand shoulder to shoulder
with the veterans who have won past battles.
| The leaders were there too, those whom Maine
delights to honor and from whom she retains
all her old affections. The most prominent
men in the State, the entire Congressional
delegation, and two or three ex-governors were
in the convention. 1t was evident from the
very first that the convention was emphatically
| for an honest currency and the resumption of
| specie payments at the earliest possible
moment. All other issues were held subsidiary
to this Old quarres were forgotten, and
old differences of opinion rut aside The
feeling was that before all thiogs the national
honor must be preserved, and that on this
question the voice of the Republicans of
Maine must 60 out with no uncertain sound.
The ringing declaration of Senator Hamlin
emphasized this sentiment and provoked
enthusiastic applause. The speech of Gen.
Woodford was felt to give the reason for the
faith that was in them, and was greeted with
the liveliest demonstrations of appreciation
indeed at times with wild enthusiasm There
was too to be observed curious feeling of
wrath and disgust that the allegiance of Maine,
to the Republican party should be ever for
moment questioned, and determination that
SO unworthy skepticism must be promptly and
emphatically rebuked
At precisely ll.05, Hon. J. G. Blaine, chair
man of the State Comimttee, assembled the
platform, amidst loud applause, accompanied
by Hon. Lewis Barker and Rev. James Nc
Winnie of the Free street Baptist church.
There had been considerable noise in the hall,
but at one rap of the chairman's cane, it
ceased as if by magic. At that time the hall
and galleries were four fifths full of dele
gates, while fringe of spectators, four deep,
stood around the side of the hall nearest the
doors.
The chairman read the published call and
then introduced Mr.. McWhianie who offered
prayer.
Mr.. McWhinnie prayed that a spirit of
concord might rule the hour, and the result
of the deliberations be pleasing to God and
man.
The chairman then introduced Hon. Lewis
Barker, of Bangor, as chairman, and Messrs.
A. F. Gerrish of Portland, and George P.
button of Ellsworth as secretaries.
Mr.. Barker on taking the chair, addressed
the convention as follows:
Gentlemen of the Convention,-As I sat
here looking over the old familiar faces, I
have been thinking how 1 could best express
my gratitude for the compliment just con-
ferred on me. Perhaps it could best be
shown by entering at once upon the business
of this convention.
On motion of D. N. Mortland of Rockland,
the chair announced the following as COM
mittee on
PERMANENT ORGANIZATION.
Androscoggn-Daniel Field, Auburn.
Aroostook-S.F F. Berry, Houlton.
Cumberland-George T. Wescott, Portland.
Franklin-Geo. r. Fernald, Wilton.
Hancock-N. 7. Hill, Bucksport.
Kennebee-C. G. Cornish, Winslow.
Knox-Geo. Roberts, Vinalhaven.
Lincoln-F. l.. Carney, New Castle.
OxfOrd-Geo. ID. Bisbee, Buckfeld.
Penobscot-Charles Shaw, Dexter.
Plscataquls-E. A. Thompson, Dover.
Standardization. RarrOn arOnsham.
Somerset-James b. Dascomb, Skowhegan,
Waldo-Fred Atwood, Winterport:
WashingtOn-Geo. A. Curran, Calais
York-John F. Ferguson, Shapeigh.
On motion of Ex-Governor Dngley, of
Lewiston, the several county delegations as
sembled to each nominate member of the
committee on resolutions and of the State
committee. To give the counties chance to
make nominations, recess of tenmnutes
was taken.
The committees were finally reported as
COMMITTEE ON RESOLUTIONS.
Androscoggin- Nelson Dingley, Jr., Lewiston.
Aroostook-William M. Robinson, Houlton.
Cumberland-H. w. Richardson, Portland.
Franklin-P. III. Stubbs, Strong.
Hancock-Eugene Hale, Ellsworth.
Kennebec-Alden Sprague, Augusta.
Knox-Sidney M. Bird, Rockland.
Lincoln Harvey H. Lowell, Waldoboro.
Oxford-John p. Swasey, Canton.
Penobsco-Charles A. Boutelle. Bangor.
Pscataquis- B. Peaks, Dover.
Sagadahoc-J. w. Wakefield, Bath
SomersetAbel Prescott, Canaan.
Waldo-Orin Learned, Burnham.
Washington-J. A. Milliken, Cherryfield.
York-Dennis NJ. Shapleigh, Kittery.
STATE COMMITTEE.
Androscoggin- c. Wing, Auburn.
Aroostook,L9uis B; Johnson Houlton.
Cumberland-F.N N. Dow, Portland.
FranklIn-D e. Bean, Wilton.
Hancock-S. X. Whiting, Ellsworth.
Kennebec-J. G. Blaine, Augusta.
Knox-D. M. MortIand. Rockland.
Lincoln-Andrew Lacy. Wiscasset.
Oxford-A III. Walker, Lowell.
Penobscot-Charles A. Boutelle Bangor.
Piscataquis-S: o. Brown, Dover.
Sagadahoc--John s. Elliott, Bath.
Somerset-S. d. Lindsey, Norridgewock.
Waldo-W. III. Fogler, Belfast.
Washington, Samuel N. Campbell.
York-James M. Andrews, Biddeford.
The committee on permanent organization re-
commended that the temporary organization
be made permanent, with the addition of
the following
VICE PRESIDENTS.
Androscoggm-- Rufus Prince, Turner
ArOostook-Benj. b. Busy, Houton.
Cumberland-MarshalC Cram, Brunswick.
franklin. p. living, New Sharon.
Hancock-Thomas Warren, Deer Isle.
kennebec-F f. Heath, Augusta.
KnoX-Francis Cobb, Rockland.
Lincoln-Edwin Flye, Newcastle.
OXford-G. l.. Beal, Norway.
Penobscot-D. f. Davis, Cornth.
Piscataquls-J. B. Mayo, Foxcroft.
Sagadahoc-D. L. Smith, Topsham
Somerset-Abel Russell, Canaan. 4
Waldo-Henry Meg livery, Belfast.
Washngton-N. S. Allen, DennysyIe.
York-Thomas TarboX, Buxton.
The committee on credentials reported as
follows, the State committee officiating as
such: