Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-06-27
The Republican State COnyen-
ton.

The republican State Convention held
at Bangor yesterday, surpassed in num-
beers and enthusiasm the most sanguine
expectations in regard to it, 1t was not
only great gathering, but one composed
of the best men in the State. all animated
with common purpose-the redemption
of the State from the power of the combi-
nation under whose control it fell last Sep
tember. All parts of the State were
splendidly represented.
1t is plain to be seen from the proceed
ings and the result of the convention, that
it was no cut-and-dried affair. II was only
after the second ballot that it was mani
fest who was to be the nominee, the can
didate chosen being himself ignorant until
the convention opened, that his name was
to be presented for the nomination. The
competition between the rival candidates
and their friends was entirely good natur-
ed and friendly, from first to last, those
who had opposed the successful candidate
joining at the last in the thunders of APP
plause with which the result was hailed,
and expressing their determination to
make every effort possible to swell the re-
publican vote at the polls.
The contest was decided by the action
of the eastern part of HE State, in uniting
at the last moment upon the candidate
nominated. The strong claim which that
part of the State had to the nomination,
was conceded on all hands, and when it
came united, or nearly so, asking the
nomination, and presenting the name of a
man worthy of it. the claim was irresisti-
BILE. The votes given to Messrs. Thomas.
Hale, Morrill, and Virgin, were honorable
to them.
The candidate nominated. Hon. DAN
TEL +. DAVIS, is resident of Corinth.
in Penobscot county. He was born in the
town Of Freedom, in Waldo county, and is
now but IS years of age. lie was educat-
ed at Corinna Academy and Maine Wes-
leyan Seminary. He is now successful
lawyer When the First Maine Cavalry
regiment was formed, he entered it as a
private, and did his duty faithfully in the
ranks, in summers heat and winters
cold, through all the dangers, privations
and hardships Of a soldier engaged in ac-
tive campaigning In 1874 he was a MEM
Der Of the Maine House of Representa-
tives, and though new to the place at once
took an honorable rank in that body. In
1873 he was member of the Senate there
ranking as one of ablest debaters and most
active and efficient members. In 1879 he
was a candidate for reelection, but was
defeated by the democratic greenback
combination. He is "A man of fine person
al appearance, and is a pleasing, as well
as powerful and popular stump speaker.
His character Is without reproach; none
know him but to respect and honor him.
Republicans of Maine, DANIEL +.
DAVIS Is man that you can support with
your whole souls, and you can and will
elect him Governor of the State of Maine
Tor the coming political year. His nomi-
nation is the signal for the most active
kind Of work to begin for the redemption
OF the State. Every man can do some
thing in this work Your standard bear
err will do his part We heartily recon-.
mend him to your support.
The stirring speeches made in the con-
vention by Mr.. Pike, Mr.. Powers, Senator
Blaine and Messrs. Davis, Hale and Reed.
were received with cheer upon cheer. The
applause that greeted the appearance OF
Senator Blaine upon the platform was per-
fectly tremendous, and his sharp thrusts
at I.add and Murch made Norombeea rino
again.
The resolutions will be found in or
regular report of the proceedings. They
are OF sound and solid timber capable Of
sustaining the heaviest assault of the com.
bined opposition.
The convention was glorious gather.
ing. The nomination is one that will give
us victory If every republican does his du-
ty. That the right kind OF feeling ami
mates our party, is evident by the enthus-
iasm and confidence of success manifested
al Bangor. Let us act together in harmo-
nv and wisnom in the minor nominations