Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-06-28
I NOMINATION.
REPUBLICAN NOMINATION..
FOR GOVIRNOR.
DANIEL +. DAVIS
OF coRINTH.
From the Bangor Whig and Courier.
A Magnificent Convention.

most enthusiastically harmonious that has
ever assembled in the State of Maine.
With number of candidates in the field
the rivalry was of the most amicable nature
throughout, and the univeral feeling was
desire to promote the best interests of the
party. With the hall crowded so that all
movement was made with difficulty, and
an atmosphere of most uncomfortable
heat, the utmost good nature prevailed,
and from first to last the proceedings were
conducted with the utmost harmony.
We cite as special tribute to the hon
orable character of the representative re-
publicans OF Maine that while the ballot
ing i'm behalf of rival candidates warmly
supported by their respective friends was
conducted with practically no restraint and
entirely upon honor, no suspicion of un-
fairness i'm voting was entertained by any
of the contestants throughout the three
successive ballotings, but all were ready to
trust each delegation to cast their votes
without checklist or count
The spontaneous manner in which the
support of delegates from other sections
came to an eastern candidate, in itself
spoke volumes for the desire to do what
should be for the best interests of all, and
the cordial unanmity of the final nomina-
ton was attested and supplemented by an
enthusiastic greeting to the successful can
didate by every delegate in the assemblage.
1t is safe to say that no convention ever
dissolved after an active competition of
candidates, with more universal hearth
ness in ratifying the result, or with so en-
tire an absence of bitterness or resentment.
The convention felt that the nomination
was its own work, spontaneously and will
ingly performed, and the delegations left
for their homes last evening full Of good
feeling all around, and inspired with con-
fidence of coming victory.
1t is proper to say that the nominee of
the convention, Hon. Daniel +. Davis of
East Corinth, had in no way or sense
pushed himself for or sought the candida
ey, and that until yesterday he had no
thought of receiving it. AT meeting of
delegates from this Congressional district
suggestion of presenting the name of
Hon. Lysander Oak of Garland, was re-
ceived with favor. but that gentleman hav-
ing in person expressed dsinclinaton to
become a candidate the proposition was
dropped. At this point Mr. Ham of Cor
inth, worthy farmer and delegate, in a
very earnest speech presented the name of
Mr.. Davis. On an informal ballot the votes
were found to be divided between Mr..
Davis and Hon. Eugene Hale. 1t was
then determined. as only part of the del
egates had been present, to present the
name OF Mr. Davis to the convention on
behalf OF his friends. This was done with
the result of large vote on the first bal
lot and accessions from various sections
on that insured his nomination. The
nomination thus came to Mr.. Davis in a
gratifying and peculiarly spontaneous
manner that cannot fail to give it prestige
among the people.
Mr.. Davis is eminently man of the
people. self-made. self-relant and most
esteemed where his characters best known
He is in the flush and vigor of manhood
3G years of age, and in full sympathy with
the progressive spirit of the age. He was
born in Freedom, Waldo County, where
his father, clergyman, was then settled
While but child the family removed to
Orneville, Piscataquis County. which town
his father represented in the State Legis-
lature. When 10 years old his family re-
moved to Newport and subsequently to
Stetson in this county, where he attended
school until October. 1868, when he went
from East Corinth Academy to enlist as a
private soldier in Company ID, lst ID. G.
Cavalry. In 1864 he was transferred to
Co. +. lst Maine Cavalry, with which he
served throughout its eventful campaign
ing, participating in the operations of the
Army of the James and the battles abou,
ItttIsDuIp. lie ItiDdliltu WIFI his fegl
ment until the close of the war and wa.
mustered out at Augusta in June, 1865.
Prior to entering the army he had beer
brought up on farm and had worked fiv,
seasons in saw mill. where he com
menced studying Latin during his leisure
hours. After enlisting he prosecuted hi.
studies. a. every opportunity recting to
Lieut.. Parkman, until that officer was sho
at Petersburg. After leaving the army he
resumed attendance at school, first in Cor
lima Academy and afterwards at Kent,
Hill under Rev. Dr. Torsey Subsequent
ly he taught school in Stetson. Levant, De
trot and other places, prosecuting his owl
studies at the same time, and finally enter
ing gupon the study Of law with Hon. Levi
Barker in Stetson. In October, 1868. h,
was admitted before Chief Justice Apple
ton as Il member Of the Penobscot Bar
and in 1869 commenced at East Corintl
the professional practice which he ha
since pursued with marked success. II
1874 he represented his town in the popu