Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-07-31
Republican state Convention.

Republican state Convention.
In accordance with the call of the State Com
mI,tee, delegates to nominate Republican can
1idstc tor Governor. met at City Hall, Portland on
Tuesday, July 30lh at II o'clock, A. NJ.
Senator Blaine, Chairman OF the State Committee
read the call for the convention and called the
delegates to order.
Prayer was fiered by Rev. Mr.. McWhinnie
of the Free St, church.
Senator Blaine 10 accordance with instruction.
by the State committee, then called the Hon
Lewis Barker to preside temporarily Mr.. Bar
ker on assuming the duties of the chair, said
Gentlemen ofthe Convention:
Sitting here and looking over the old familiar
faces. have been thinking how could best show
my appreciation of this compliment you have pa il
me IN calling me to preside over your deli bel atoms
And have concluded that the best expression Of
pleasure that feel for your compliment, is to en-
ter at once upon the business of the convention.
A. p. Gerrsh of Portland and Geo. p. Duttor
of Ellsworth were chosen temporary secretaries.
On motion of ID. n. Mortland OF Rocklaud, tn,
chair appointed the following
COMMITTEE ON PERMANENT ORGANIZATION
AndroscoggiI-Danie Field of Auburn.
Aroostook-S. +. Berry of Houlton.
Cumberlsnd-Geo. p. ", scott Of Portland.
Frsnkln-Geo. X. Fernald OF Wilton.
Hancock n. T. Hill OF Buckspor.
Kennebec-C. Z. Cornish of WInslow.
knox-Ceo. Roberts of Vlnslhaven
Lincoln-F. l.. kearney OF Newcastle.
Oxiord-Geo. +. Bisbee OF Buckfeld
Penobscot-Chsrles shaw of Dexter.
Plscataquls-E. a. Thompson OF Dover.
ssgadahoc-Geo. Barron of Topsham.
Somerset-Jsmes b. DascOmb of Skowhegan.
Wsldo-Fred Atwood of Winteiport.
sshington-tieo. Currsn of Calais.
foik-JOhn f. Ferguson Of Shapleigh.
On motion Of the Hon. Nelson Diugley of Lew
iston the several county delegations were request
ed by the chair to confer together and to agree
upon two members from their respective counties
to compose the Commute on Resolutions and
the State Committee, and report the same to the
convention. For this purpose a recess of ter
minutes was taken.
The convention was then called to order. and
tons and the State Committee.
COMMITTEE ON RESOLUTIONS
Androscogg Dineley, Lewiston.
Aroostook-N. NJ. Robinson, Houton.
Cumberland-H. w Richardson Portland
Franklin-P. Fl Stubs, Strong.
Acknowledgements Hale, Ellsworth.
Kennebec-Alden Sprague, Augusta,
Knox-Sidney NJ. Bird Rockland
Lincoln -Hsrvey Ii. Lowell, Waldoboro'.
OSford-John p. Swazey, Canton.
Penobscot-Charles A. Boutele, Bangor
Piscstsquis-Joseph p. Peaks, Dover
Sagadshoc-J. W. Wakefield, Bath
Sornerset-Abe Prescott.
Waldo--Orren Learned, Burnham.
Wsshngton-Jsmes A. Milliken, Cherryf, Id
York-Denns NJ. shspleigh, Kittery.
STATE COMMITTEE.
Androscoggin-Geo. c. Wing.
AroostOok Lewis Z. johnson, Houlton
Cumberlsnd-F. NJ. Dow, Portland.
Ffsnklin-D. G Bean, Wilton.
Hsucock-S. ii. Whiting. Ellsworth.
Lnox-D NJ. Morlsnd, Rockand
Kennebec-J. G. Blaine, Augusta.
Lincon--Andrew Lacy, Wisca ,set.
Oxford-A. II. Walker, Lowell.
Penobscot-Chas. A. Boutelle, Bangor.
Pi,cstsquis-S q. Brown, Dover.
Ssgsdshoc-John S. Elliot, Bath.
Somerset--S. d. Lindsey Norrdgewock.
Waldo-W. II. Fogler, Belfast.
Wasbington-Samuel NJ. Campbell.
York-Jsmes NJ. Andrews, Blddeford.
Mr.. Wing, from the State Committee, made the