Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-07-23
POLITICAL.


ST. Louis, Mo-, July - The democratic
convention at last nights session made Gov.
Willard p Hall chairman. Col. T. T. Crit
tenden was then nominated for governor.
The platform endorses the principles en-
bodied in the platform adopted by the Ma
| tional Democratic party in June. 1880; de-
| clares the nomination of Hancock and English
a matter of earnest congratulation to all pa
triots irrespective of party that 1t means Sec
tional asperities will disappear and an era of
good feeling return throughout the country:
congratulates the people of the State that the
administration of the State government by the
democracy during the last decade has in
creased her population, wealth and means of
social happiness; also recommends the strict
est economy in all departments of the State
government, and the reduction of interest in
State debt, as soon as ii can be honorably and
legally done. The report closes with
tribute TO Gov. Phelps. The report was
unanimously adopted.
JEFFERSON CRY, Mo. July -. The
democratic convention this morning nomi-
mated Col. Robert A. Campbell of ST. Louis,
for lieutenant governor, and Robert ID. Ray,
judge of Supreme court.
Vermont Democrats.
BURLINGTON, VI. july -. The Democrat
ic State convention for the nomination of n
State ticket and two electors-at-large met this
morning. Over 400 delegates were present,
the largest convention ever held by the party
in the State. The convention was called to
order by Hiram Atkins, chairman of the
State committee, who delivered brief adj
dress. Col. \. Dickcy of Bradford, was
made temporary chairman. and briefly adj
dressed the convention. j. +. Stapleton of
Middlehury was elected secretary. The
FOR han 10
manent.
After the appointment of committees, a
series OF resolutions, denouncing the increase
OF State taxes. demanding reduction of sala-
ries of State officers and taxation Of corpora
tons favoring reformation of tax laws, and
abolition of free railroad passing To members
of the legislature, were offered as was also
an anti-prohibtory law resolution.
Edward j. Phelps of Burlington was unan-
imously nominated for governor. The nomi-
nation was received with cheers. Adjourned
till O'Clock.
George W. Gates was nominated for Lieu
and James III. Williams of
Bellows Falls was nominated for treasurer
Cyrus Jennings of llubbard>ton and W. j.
Bliss of Bradford were nominated for cleo
tors-at-large.
Resolutions adopted cordially endorse the
nominees of the Cincinnati convention and
the nominations for State officers made here
to-day, and pledge them hearty support de-
nounce extravaganza in State government
and demand such legislation as will make
taxation equal and etiectual, and that the
corporation wealth of the State he taxed in
equal proportion with that of the farmer,
merchant, mechanic and laborer declare
the democracy will constantly labor for a
purer and more economical State administra-
ton: and call upon all who desire an honest
and more economical administration Of State
affairs to Join them in electing the State
ticket nominated to-day.
Addresses were made by Mr.. Phillips and
Col. Waddell of n. {. Adjourned.
Ohio Democrats.
CLEVELAND, o., July ~ The democratic
convention assembled this forenoon There
was a full attendance. Judge l.. ID. Thomas
was temporary president. After speeches
and appointment of committees, convention
adjourned till afternoon.
On re-assembling, Theodore Cook of Gin
cinnati. was made permanent chairman.
Credentials committee reported CD delegates
present. with no contests. Committee on
resolutions reported. heartily endorsing :hc
nominees Of Cincinnati convention, pledging
them and the State nominees their Jealous
support. and adopting the platform OF the
National convention. Judge VIM. Long was
nominated tor Secretary of State Supreme
judge, n. b. Follett; clerk Of Supreme
court Richard !. Tanning (ncumbent)
board of public works, w. J. Jackson;
commissioner of schools, J. j. Buren, Gin
cumbenD; elcctors-at-large, r. L. Ramsay,
John +. Follett.
National Democratic Committee.
NEW YORK, July ~. The headquarters of
the National democratic executive committee
are established at 1873 Fifth Avenue, in this
city.
Nomination..
CINCINNATI, O.. July %. C. X. Simonton
is nominated by the democrats of the ninth
Tennessee Congressional district.
Greenback Convention.
SAN Francisco. July %. The greenback
State convention nominated W. II. Howe for
Congressman in the Sd, and J, ID, Godfrey in
the 4th districts. The platform endorses the
Chicago platform, with few additions.