The Portland daily press., 1880-03-03

of action is tolerated, we come together with
strong individual preferences and opinions,
and animated with the patriotic zeal for one
or the other of the distinguished names around
whose standard we shall rally in the exciting
campaign before as; and yet it is matter Of
sincere congratulation that the Republicans of
Maine to-day find themselves so thoroughly
united in the common purpose to achieve sue
cess in the coming national campaign that all
these preferences will readily be yielded when
the nominating convention shall declare its
judgment. And whether the choice shall fall
upon your own distinguished Senator, for
whom the vote of Maine will most likely be
recorded or upon either of the other honored
names prominently mentioned-the Republi-
cans of Maine in solid phalanx will "follow the
standard, upon whoever may devolve the
honor of carrying the 1ag!"
The District committee was appointed a
committee on credentials, and reported a full
representation. On motion of Hon. Nathan
Webb the temporary organization was made
permanent.
Messrs. Charles Chute, of Bridgton. f. G..
ham, were chosen to receive and count votes
for delegate from Cumberland District.
Hon. Nathan Webb presented the name of
William w. Thomas, Jr., of Portland, who,
he said, sis fully in accord with the people and
delegates of this District, and too well known
to need introduction from me-" Mr.. Thomas's
name was received with hearty applause.
Mr. Neal, of Portland, said as it did not APP
pear that there was but one candidate in the
field he did not see why time should be taken
up in balloting. He moved the nomination of
Mr.. Thomas by reclamation. This movement
was opposed by Mr.. Webb ON the ground that
while he had nominated Mr.. Thomas, and
should support him, he was opposed to acca-
nation on principle, as often there were men
who would not stand up and urge their prefer
ences for other men, who would support them
on ballot.
Mr.. Neal Immediately withdrew his motion,
saying he should not have made it but sup
posed there could be no opposition.
The convention tllen proceeded to ballot
when Mr.. Thomas Pennell of Portland said
that there was some talk that Mr.. Thomas was
not Blaine man, and that delegates said they
would not vote for a man not Blaine man.
Hon. James Bailey said he had assured every
body that Mr.. Thomas stood all right for
Blaine. He called on the chairman to request
Mr. Thomas to state his position. AS Mr..
Thomas was not present, Hon. W. w. Thorn
as, Sr. was called on to speak; but Mr. Webb
arose and said that he nominated Mr. Thomas
and remarked when he nominated him that
Mr.. Thomas was in full accord with the people
and wishes of this district, and that he did not
put forward any man who could not be relied
on as supporter of Mr.. Blaine. He made
that statement feeling that no matter what the
personal sentiments of a candidate might be,
he had no right to go to the Chicago conven-
ton and thwart the wishes of the people who
sent him there. Mr.. Webb said he had no
pledge from Mr. Thomas, but he knew he was
man of good sense, and that he would follow
out the wishes of the Republicans of Portland
and the First District, who we're in favor of
Mr.. Blaines nomination.
Col. Fred N. Dow said he was authorized to
state for Mr.. Thomas that he was first, last and
all the time for Mr.. Blaine. Great applause
The committee on counting votes reported as
follows:
Whole number of ballots. ...............214
William w. Thomas. ...............21
Joshua l.. Chamberlain. IAN. :.
and Mr.. Thomas was elected amid loud ap-
plause.
Hon. j. j. Perry moved committee on
resolutions, and j. J. Perry of Portland, j. NJ
Stone, Kennebunk, F. G.. Rich, Portland, Hon.
Leonard Andrews of Biddeford, G. e. Jordan,
Cape Elizabeth, and S. P. Graves Saco, were
appointed. They afterwards reported the fol-
lowing resolutions, which were received with
tremendous applause:
l. We congratulate the Republicans of the first
congressional district, upon the favorable eircum
stances under which their representatives assemble
here today; and while we point with pride to the
glorious achievements OF the past we are fully i'm
pressed with the idea that greater political trumphs
await them in the future.
2. We have full faith and confidence in the vir-
tue and intelligence of the people. Their will when
lawfully expressed through the agency OF the ballot
box, is the great basis upon which rests republic
can institutions, and any attempt to subvert their
will, or to change their verdict when thus render
ed, is not only dangerous blow at the life of the
government, but a base and infamous fraud upon
their rights as American citizens
3. We congratulate the people of Maine upon
the tiumph of law and order at their capitol; that
the same is no longer controlled and barricaded by
dae poeai taiexes and conspirators who SO long
ing schemes to steal state, and the Republicans
OF the "Old First hereby pledge to their brethren
throughout the state their vigorous cooperation in
the future in carrying into effect what is already
foregone conclusion; that the places which once
knew these wicked conspirators shall know them
5. The cheering notes of Portland's first cam
paign gun, already come echoing back from Lewis
ton and Bath, and Saco, and other cities and towns
in Maine, booming splendid victory for Republic
canism, and death and disaster to the scattering
ranks OF corrupt unprncipled coalition, bound to-
gether by common love for political plumber and
the spoils of office.
8. We recognize in the Hon. James G. Blaine
the eminent statesman, the brilliant orator. the dis
ideas and Republican institutions; and we hail
with honest pride the signs of the times, which
come to us from every part of the country, clearly
indicating that "MaineS favorite SON. will be the
chosen standard bearer to lead the Republican hosts
to victory in the Presidential campaign of $780,
On motion of Mr.. NJ. G. Palmer, of Portland,
S. Higgins, Limerick A. l.. Allan, Alfred,
John Wentworth. Kittery, were chosen to sort
and count votes for a delegate from York Dis
trict
Hon. Leonard Andrews of Biddeford, pre-
sented the name of Joseph r. Libby, Bidde-
ford. Mr.. James Bailey said he would like to
hear how Mr.. Libby stood in regard to Mr..
Blaine. Hon. Roscoe l.. Bowers of Saco said
he had known Mr.. Libby number of years.
and no man had stronger preference for Mr..
Blaine than he, and Mr.. Andrews added that
Mr.. Libby was first, last, and all the time for
Blaine.
The committee reported as follows:
Whole number of votes .,...1o4
Joseph r. Libby had, ..........194
and was unanimously elected. loud an
plause.
Col. Dow presented as alternate 70 Mr..
Thomas the name of DIR. William Osgood Of
North Yarmouth (applause), like every one
else first, last and all the time for Blaine, and
the doctor was nominated by reclamation.
Hon. j. NJ Stone of Kennebunk, nominated
Hon. Elisha III. Jewett of South Berwick as
alternate to Mr.. Libby, and the nomination
was seconded by Mr.. Andrews, and NJ Jewett
was nominated by reclamation
A call was made for speech from Mr..
Thomas, but he was not present, and the con-
vention adjourned at 1.45 p m, amid loud ap-
plause for the nominees.
Annual Meeting.