Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1879-07-03


aud also one vice president from each
county to receive, sort and count VOTES for
Governor s. follows
Androoeog.in-RuiusP Prince Turner.
AroosioOS-J. L. Burnhzm. HouliOn.
CumberlAn@-John J. Perry. Portland.
frAnsl!n-J. L. Eaton. wilton
H2noock-J. T. HInckley Bluehul.
henneb-c-frsnk L. Heath. wAirr,ilIe
hDox-R- +. Paine, Camden.
lAnooin-Tbomas BOYD. BOo,hbay
ONford-J. :. Wright PAri.
Peno6soot-J- W. Porter. Burlington.
fscAtsquls-C. A. Packard. Mon.ou
sAgAdahoc-E- J. Millay. Bowdoinhsn.
somersei-C. A. Farwell. Piti.beld.
Waldo-Philo Hersey. Belfast
Washiugton-S. :. Allen. Eimund..
fork-Cha.. NJ. Moses. Biitriord
AT this point Hon. Llewellyn Powers be-
ing loudly called for came forward and ID
dressed the Convention in s brief but telling
speech which was heartily spplauded. Il
then being half pas, Il clock the Conven-
ton took recess till two o'clock
On re-assemsling some discussion took
place as TO The manner OF balloiing. and IL
VAS finally decided that the delegates from
each county should pass IN from, Of tie
stage as the name OF their counties va,
called and deposit their votes with the
Committee.
The names of the dlfereu, candidates
were then presented.
Hon. j. W. Porter presented the naue Of
Hon. Daniel F. Davis.
Mr.. Hutchinson OF Lewiston named Hoo.
W. W. Thomas. Jr.
Hon. John J. Perry OF Portland, secosSed
the nomination.
General Joseph A. Hall OF Damarsseoets
presented the name Of Hon. Arson +. Nor
rill
Mr.. Foster OF Bethel named Hoe. VIII
liam Writ Virgin.
Col. Joseph T. Peaks OF Dover. SEE
onded the nomination OF Hon d. =. Davis.
The nrst ballot Was then takss and while
the Committee were out counting the votes.
Col. j. w. SpAuldlng OF Richmond. from
the committee on resolutions. reported Is
follows:
THE PLATFORM.
The Republican party Of Maine, presents 10
the people Of the State the following statement
Of its aims and principles:
IL believes that this country /. . Nation and
| not sConfederacy Of States and that the Nation
| 81 Government is supreme on all subjects lodged
with IL by the Constitution.
IL recognizes = one Of these subjects, the
right and duty Of the National Government to
protect the citizen in the exercise Of all his
constitutional and legal rights. none Of which
are more important than free, fair ballot, IN
| Influenced BY fraud or violence
| IL believes that the existing laws for the pro-
| lection OF the American citizens should NOD b..
| repealed and IL condemns a revolutionary
the attempt Of the Democratic party In Con-
gress 70 fierce the Executive to consent 10 such
repeal by threats Of refusal Of APPROPRIATIONS
necessary for the existence Of the Government
Ii appreciates the noble and patriotic posi-
ton taken by President Hayes and the Repub-
licAn members Of both houses of Cou0ress In
sustaining wise aad t0N laws against The treas
onable and revolutionary course Of the Demo
cratic party in Congress and IL humbly pledges
them its hearty support in their efforts to up-
hold the financial credit Of the government and
20 insist upon free elections and the right Of the
United States TO enforce its own laws.
II protests against the reopening by the Dem
ocratic leaders Of exciting and sectional issues
which had been settled BY the victory of the
national arms over the rebellion, and calls upon
loyal men everywhere to sustain, BY their
votes, the fruis Of that victory.
IL believes now, - always, in good, honest
money for the people, and il opposes an ire
that can BE indicted upon . nation.
1t rejoices that government promise. In nav
are now kept, and that the paper currencv Of
the country 10 redeemable on demand in coin.
% thst now the dollar Of the laborer 10 q good
ss the dollar Of the capitalist.
currency Of the people and thereby again IN