Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1878-08-08
Republican State Convention.

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for the following full account of the pro,
ceedings of the Convention held in Port.
land Tulv 30;h:
The Republican State Convention In this
,itv Yesterday was one of the largest and
most enthusiastic political conventions
ever held IN this State. Not since the day.
OF the war when the threatened destruction
OF the nation called all patriotic men to the
defence OF the Union has there been bet
ter representation of the intelligence and
manhood of Maine. The convention was
especially noticeable for the great number
OF gTey-headed meu in ii. Old warriors
Who had pat of their arinor. thinking the
good fight fought out. came 10 the front
again ready and eager TO do battle again
for the national honor and faith. Like our
senior Senator they refused 10 be put npou
the retired list Their presence is a good
omen. The old guard of Republcsnlsm
In Maine. which never moved but In the
path Of victory" Il ogce more in the field
aud will carry all before II
There were too. many young men In at
tendance, men fired with the enthusiasm oi
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
FOR whom she retains all her Old affec-
lions. The most prominent men In the
state, the entire Congressional delegation,
and mo or three eX-goyornors We're in the
convention. Il 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 sub
sdiary tn this. Old quarrels were forgot
ten, and old differences N opinion put
aside. The feeling was that before all
things the national honor must be pre-
served. and that On this question the voice
OF the Republicans Of Maine must 90 out
with no uncertain sound. The ringing dec
larstion OF senator IIamlin emphasiz ized this
sentiment aud provoked enthusiastic ap-
plausc. The speech of ten woodford was
felt to give the reason for the faith that was
in them. and was greeted with the liyeliest
demonstrations oi APPRECIATION indeed q,
times with Wild enthusiasm. There was
too to be observed curious feeling of
wrath and disgust that the allegiance OF
Maine To n" Republican party should be
ever for moment que-iioned. and a deter
minatlon that So unworthy skepticism must
be promptly aud cmphs'ically rebuked.
Al precisely II aj Hon. J. G. Blaine
chairman y; the State Committee, ascended
the platform, amidst loud applause, sccom-
panied by Hon. Lewis Barker aud Rev
james McNhiuutc OF the Free street BAp-
tsst church. There had been considerable
noise In the hall. but at one rap OF the
Chairman cane. II ceased a. II by magic
At that time To" haii and galleries were
iour-flfth, fuil ot delegates. while a fringe
oi spectators. four deep. stood around the
- Ia ..f ltssl hal 10.
The chairman read the published call
and then introduced Mr.. McWhiRuic who
offered PRAYER.
Mr. McN hlnuie prayed that 4 spirit OF
concord might rule thu hour. and the re-
su,t OF the delibrraiion, be pleasing to God
and man.
The chairman then introduced Hon. Lew
j. Barker. OF Bangor. a. chairman. and
Nr~,r-. \. 7. GcTrish of Portland, aud
tirorse l.. Dutton OF Ellsworth a. sccreta-
r.r>.
Mr.. Barker on taking the chair. address
ed the convention a. follows:
Gentlemen of the Conyeniion.-As | SAT
here looking over the old familiar faces
have been thinking how | could best ex-
pre.> my gratitude for the compliment Just
conferred on me. Perhaps 1t could best be
shown By enter.n. al once upon the busi-
ne>> OF This convention.
CA motion Of H. y. Mortland OF Rock
land. tn" chair announced the following as
a committee on
rERMtNENT ORGANIZATION.
Auiroscpggin-Daniel Field. Auburn.
ArOo~tnok-s. 7. Berry. Houlton
CumberlAnd-Gcorge L. Wesoott Portland
FranAhn-t,oo. l. Fernald. Wilton.
Hancock-N. T. Hi. Buck-port
I. W. n
hnox-tieo. Roberts. Ninalhaven.
Llncoln-f. l.. Carney, New Castle.
oNiori-tiro. ID. Bsbee. Buckhcid.
fcuobscoi-Cha harics shaw. Dexter
Pi-caiaquis-E. A. Thompson. Dover.
SagadAhoc-Geo. Barron. Top,ham.
Somerset-James b. Dasconb, skowhegaI.
Waldp-fred Atwood. Wiuterport.
WA.hington-Geo. 4. CarTan. Calais.
lork-John +. Ferguson, Shapleigh.
On motion OF Ex-Governor Dingley, OF
Lewiston, the several county delegation.
assembled 10 each nominate member of
the committee on resolutions and Of the
State committee. To give the counties a
chance to make nominations. a recess OF
ten miUuies was taken.
The committees were finally reported as
follows:
COMMITTEE on RESOLUTIONS.
.
Aroo>took-W illiam NJ. Robinson, Houllon.
Cumberiand-H. ". Richardson. Portland.
FRANK limp. II. Siubbs. Strong.
Hancock-Eug gene Hale. Ellsworth.
kennebec-Alden sprague, Augusta.
Knox-Sidney NJ. Bird, Rocklsnd.
Lincoln-Harvey II. Lowell. waljoboro.
OXfOrd-John T. swasey. Canton.
Penobscot-Charles A. B0utelle Bangor
Piscataquis-J. b. Peaks, Dover.
sagadshoc-J. W. Wakefield, Bath.
Somerset-Abel Prescott. Canaan.
Wado-Orrin Learned, Burnham.
Washington-J. 4. Miliiken. Cherry field.
lork-Denni- NJ. shapeigh, kittery.
STATE COMMITTEE.
Androscoggin-George c. Wing Auburn.
Aroostook Louis b. johnson. Houlton.
Cumberland-F. y. Dow. Portland
Franklln-D. G.. Bean. Wilton.
Hapcock-s X. Whiting, Ellsworth.
Kennebec-J. &. Blaine. Augusta.
kn0X-D. VI. Mortlsnd, Rockland.
Lincoln-Andrew Lacy, Wiscas.et.
oxford-A. II. Walker. Lowell.
Penobsco;-Chsrles A. Boutelle Bangor.
Piscataquis-s. y. Brown. Dover.
sagadahoc-John ). Elliott. Bath.
somerset-s. d. Lind.ey. Norridgewoek.
Waldo-W. II. Fogler, Belfast.
W Washington->amuel n Campbell
York-James NJ. Andrews. Biddeford.
The committee on permanent organiZa-
gauization be made permanent, with the
addition of the following
VICE PRESIDENTS.
Androseoggin-Rufls P.ince, Turner.
Aroostook-Benj. B. Busy, Houlton.
Cumberland-Marshal Cram. Brunswick.
Franklin-J. i. Thwing, New Sharon.
HancOcS-Thomas Warren, Deer Isle.
kennebec-F. T.. Heath. Augusta.
knoX-Frsncis Cobb. Rocklanc.
Lincoln-Edwin Flye, Newcastle.
ONford-G. l.. Beai, Norway.
Penob-cot ID. J.. Davis, Corinth.
Pi-cataquis-J. B. Mayo. Foxcroft.
Ssgadahoc-D. l.. Smith, Topsham
Somerset-Abei Russell. Canaan
Waido-Henry McGilvery. Belfast
Washington-S. $. Allen. Dennysvile.
York-ThoT rarbox Buxton.
The conn on credentials reported
as follows, tie committee officiating
as such:
Total number Of delegates, 903.
The reports OF the various committees
were accepted.
Hon. Warren II. Vinton Of Gray said
that as the business Of the convention was
concluded with the exception OF the report
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