New-York tribune., 1880-06-24

GENERAL POLITICAL NEWS.

GOVERNOR DAVIS RENOMINATED. BY ACcLAMATIoN
CORDIAL SUPPORT PROMISED TO GENERAL
GARFIELD.
AUGUSTA, Me-, June 23.-The Republican State
Convention was called to order to-day BY Charles
A. Boutelle. The Rev. Mr. Sterling OF Augusta
made prayer. Captain Boutelle nominated the
Hon. l.. A. Emery Of Ellsworth. as temporary
chairman. I. Ii. Gaphell, of Saco. George II. Wat
kins, of Paris. J. NJ. Studley, of Warren. and W.
II. Looney, of Portland, were nominated as Sec
retares.
Mr. Emery in his speech on taking the chair, al
luded to the nomination of General Garfield for
President, saying that though Maine's chosen
leader was not taken, YET Maine would show her
devotion to principles rather than men, by raDying
around the standard-be and cordially sup
porting him.
The chair appointed Committee on Permanent
Organization and Resolutions. and also the State
Committee. The temporary organization was made
permanent. The Hon. T. B. Reed made al address
to the Convention. Mr.. Reeds address was devoted
to comparing the frauds in Louisiana and Maine.
He was followed by James A. Hall. I. r. Simon
ton presented the name of Governor Davis for re-
nomination. The Convention then renomiDated
Governor Davis by accamatiOn. Joseph s. Wheel
wright of Bangor was elected Presidential Elector
for Eastern Maine, and Ira Foss, from Saco, was
elected for Western Maine. Governor Davis was
introduced to the Convention amidst great ap-
plause After short speech of thanks by Governor
Davis the following resolutions were reported:
Resolred That the Republicans OF Maine ndorse the
platform adopted by the National Republican COnven
ton at Chicago aud pledge their Dest 10 i
down.
and Chester A. Arthur as Vlce-President meets our
nsaTesf SS HCe Se James e. Bhe
candidate for President we accept Lhe result Oh te Ma
aSnr oSay Tor the abe candidates selected
Resolrcd That the Fusion paly OF this State mas made
every party should work and pray tor It's complete over
ResoEyed That the Prohibition Act has been demon
strated by experience to be wise AUXILIARY 10 tue tc
Rssoired That we are heartily favor Of the amend
ment 70 Constitution providing for the election OF
Governor by plurality vote, and recommend It's adop
Resolrtd That we hail with pleasure the second cm
nation OF Dauiel +. Davis.
The resolutions were adopted unanimously, and
the Convention adjourned
VERMONT REPUBLICAN CONVENTION.
NOMINATION OF STATE oFFICERs-THE CHICAGO
PLATFORM ADOPTED.
BURLINGTON VT. June 23.-1he Republican State
Convention to nominate candidates for Governor.
Lieutenant Governor, Treasurer and Presidential
Electors met to-day. Previous to the calling of the
Convention to order, Senator Edmunds was called
responded. The Convention was called to order.
General Grandey announced as chairman William
F. w. Ripley, of Rutland. General Ripley briefly
addressed the Convention, expressing confidence of
greater majority in September than ever before
and still larger in November.
1t was then voted to proceed to the nomination
of Cover or. ThesHOn. w. Rowell, of Orange,
nominated Colonel Roswell Farnham. of Bradford,
end made speech in eulogy. The nomination was
received with great applause. 1t was seconded by
Guy C.. Noble aud others. Colonel Farhham was
then nominated by aeclamatiOn.
For Lieutenant-G Governor Horny Ballard nominat-
ed General John L. BarstOw, of Burlington. A
committee at this point appeared with the nominee
for Governor Colonel Farnbam, who addressed the
Convention. Colonel Farnhams speech brought
out enthusiastic applause. The Convention then
nominated candidates as follows For Lieutenant
Governor, Gen eral John L. BarstOw; State Treas
urer, John A. Page. the present incumbent.
At the afternoon session General William IL.
Lynde of BrattlebOrO. was nominated for Presi-
dental ElectOr on the first ballot. The State Com
mittee for the ensuing two was elected. Let
ters the political situation from L. r. Poland and
. Lot n. Morrill, were read. For the second Presi-
DENTAL Elector, General William +. w. Ripley, OF
Rutland, was nominated by acclamaton. The fol-
lowing resolution was adopted:
Resolved, That Republicans OF Vermont do hereby
adopt as platform OF principles for the coming ca-
paisn the platform adopted by the National Republican
Convention at Chicago.
The Convention then adjourned.