The Portland daily press., 1879-08-06

40 you KNOW you are gong 10 elect Joseph IL
Smith?
Mr.. Chaplin said that no one could reason
ably expect to elect Smith by a popular vote.
If elected at all it must be by union with the
Democrats. 1t must be understood that the
Democrats are to vote for us and we for them
If you do not look out when the night of the
election comes you will go home early and go
to bed early in order to avoid the victorious
shouts of the triumphant Republicans
Mr.. Norwood protested against the union.
The Rev. W. F. Eaton thought the Demo-
Gratis were held from the Greenback party only
by the liberal application of the party whip
and spur, are divided, and the Republicans
stand intact There is a restless element in
the Greenback ranks that came from the Re-
publican party, who feel uneasy. We shall be
sundered completely if we accept union with
the Democrats. The minority on this may be
small but it has the merit of common sense.
Let us fight honestly and draw from both
sides.
Here Mr.. Dow called 'time'' and Mr. j. f.
Turner took the floor and said that they must
build up great national party There is no
need of securing victory here unless we win
as Greenbackers. Let us affiliate and it will
go out as Democratic victory In the
South last year the Associated Press reported
every victory as Democratic one. The shot
gun rules the South.
Mr.. /. d. Cushman undertook to speak, and
DR.. Hull wanted to know how many times a
man could speak. "How many times have
you spoke?" asked Mr.. Spencer Rogers, and
Mr.. Cushman said that DR.. Hull had been
jumping up all the time, and after a display of
personalities Mr.. Cushman was allowed to pro-
coed, and did so, getting somewhat confused,
which, in point of fact seemed to be the nat
ural state OF the members of the convention.
Mr.. Cushman said that he received last year
the Greenback nomination for sheriff with
Democratic promise of support which was not
given, yet he was willing to help the Demo-
crats-looking forward it may be to the fu-
ture.
The President said ''time,'' and put the
question of uniting with the Democrats which
was carried Then committee consisting of
Messrs. Humphrey, Waite and Chase was ap-
pointed to wait on the Democratic convention.
Then the convention adjourned to afternoon.
AFTERNOON.
Jesse Harper opened the afternoon session
by repe ating the speech he made at City Hall
the other night. The convention then went
on to complete the bargain with the Demo-
Gratis.
Mr.. Edwards rose and suggested that a COM
mittee Of five on resolutions be appointed.
On motion of Mr. Edwards it was voted to
a1n or rnfxr ,r,,iff Of oh,
town and seven for Portland
Mr.. Edwards suggested the taking up of a
collection for the use of speakers.
Mr.. NJ. G.. Dow said that the state commit
tee, as one of the committee told him, are pay
ing the expenses of speakers. All that is re.
quired of the towns is to take care of the
speakers while they are here.
DR.. ID. w. Hull asked if this was to be run
as Democratic or Greenback campaign.
Mr.. Edwards said that last year four men in
Portland paid 5000 each for the campaign
work, and would do it again. He had no
doubt but what Democrats would do their part
towards paying the expenses.
Mr.. Edwards said that it was thought best
to have campaign committee of three for the
purpose of placing speakers all over the coun-
ty.
A delegate thought this would interfere
with the county committee already raised
He several times got in the word Demo
cratic" but as the convention had got to be
decidedly Democratic in tone, the mistake
passed unnoticed, and the following commit
tee was appointed: Samuel Berry, James M.
Edwards and F. w. Nichols.
The committee on resolutions presented the
following, which were adopted:
Resolced, That the Greenbackers of Cum
berland county, in convention assembled, here
by re-adopt and re-affirm the platform adopted
at Lewiston last year, and also the platform
adopted by the Portland convention held June
Sd, 1879.
ReSolced, That we demand the abolition of
all class legislation and the restoration ef
equal rights to all citizens.
ResOtUed, That we invite all good men of all
parties who think with us to cooperate with us
in carrying out these principles to successful
issue.
The committee on conference reported that
they had met the committee appointed by the
Democrats and that the Democrats refused to
yield the right to name the county attorney.
Mr. Chaplin moved to accept the offer of the
Democratic convention.
DR.. D. w. Hull moved to lay the report on
the table. Several tried to speak, but were
choked down. Dr. Hull insisted on having
his motion put.
The report was accepted, and the union be-
tween the two parties effected, except as DR..
Hull, who is understood to represent the views
of Mr.. Turner and the New Era, said that it
was ''easy to lead horse to muddy water, but
it is hard to make him drink
Mr.. Chaplin said that the Greenbackers are
to have the Northern and Western Senatorial
districts.
DIR. D. w. Hull moved 'that the Democrats
be requested no make our nominations but
the President refused to entertain the mo-
ton.
Mr.. Turner moved that the convention adj
iourn to City Hall.
A scene of confusion followed, in the midst
of which Mr.. Dow made frantic appeal for
order. Cries of ''vote,' Question" ''show
your tickets "clear the hail. &C.. were
heard on all sides.
The President at last put the question Of
''shall the hall be cleared" and with yell it
was announced carried, and an attempt was
made to carry out the vote.
The convention had long before this become
a perfect mob, and Mr.. Dow manifested his
complete unfitness for the position of presid-
ing officer in such a convention.
The crowd having been again let in, the vote
for Senator in the Northern District was taken
and Edward A. Gibbs of Bridgton received
1888 out of 1876 votes cast.
The vote for Senator in the Western Dis
trict was then taken, resulting as follows: The
names of Isaac f. Quimby and the Rev. Viii
liam F. Eaton having been presented, Mr..
Greeley of Portland moved to nominate Dan
iel w. True for Senator in the Portland Dis
trict
Mr.. Dow said that the convention had moth
ing TO do with that district; it is matter that
belongs to the Democrats.
Caleb A. Chaplin was nominated by accla-
nation for Register of Probate.
The vote of the Western Senatorial District
was announced as follows: Isaac F. Quinby
IS, William +. Eaton "a, and Mr.. Quinby was
nominated.
w. b. Skillin of GRAY, was nominated for