Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-06-10
he desires it. If he does, he will probably

he desires it. If he does, he will probably
receive il
Next to Butler, Weaver, greenback con,
gresham from Iowa. is most prominently
mentioned. Some of the Maine delegation
who have appeared with portrait of pair
of steers, are pushing for the nomination o.
Scion Chase. The convention will be .
| very tame affair.
The convention was called to order at Il. sc
by F. p. Devices of Penn. Gilbert A. De-
LaMatyr was temporary president. Abou,
$50 delegates were present and 1000 specta-
| tors.
All States except Oregon responded. A
delegate from \ Y. moved the painting OF
the late Zach. Chandler. conspicuous over
the stage, be removed, as obnoxious to the
feelings of the convention. The chairman
ruled the motion out of order, but promised
the removal of the Objectionable portrait
Unanimous consent was given to reading of
memorial from the Woman's National Suf-
frage committee by Mrs. Gage. Several
women delegates were present in the conven-
ton, among them Mrs. Josephine II. Stone
from the +th congressional district of Mass.
The Pomeroy wing of the partysm at
Farwell Hall. Their candidates for presi-
dent and vice president, nominated at st.
Louis last month, are Stephen d. Diilaye of
New Jersey. and b. J. Chambers of Texas.
Their convention is held in the interest of
party harmony and to express hostility TO any
compromise or coalition with the democratic
party.
The Nomination in California.
SAN Francisco, Cal, June .. The nomi-
nation of Garfield was received with con-
siderable surprise. No doubt feeling of
disappointment exists over the defeat of
Blaine. who was great favorite, but the nom-
nation is probably as satisfactory as could
have been made, and it will harmonic
differences among partisans and bring out the
full republican vote. A grand ratification
meeting will be held this evening. salute
of 100 guns was fired.
The Bulletin treats the subject principally
in the light of a gratifying reputation of the
third term doctrine. The Post, which has
been outspokcn for Graut, endorses the nomi-
ration squarely and strongly, and admits
either Grant or Blaine would have aroused
antagonism which Garfield will quiet.
The Examiner (dem.) holds that he will
be a very easy man to beat. Dispatches
from all parts of California, Oregon and
Nevada are to the same effect as the express
sion of feeling in the city.
The Chronicle fully endorses the nomina-
tons and claims as great majority for Gar
field and Arthur as was given Lincoln over
Mcclellan.
The Call says that after the first disap-
pointment ofBlaine and Grant men has passed
away, the discovery will be made that the
convention made Il strong nomination.
Oregon Election.
PORTLAND, Oregon, June .. NJ C. George,
rep. is elected to Congress by 500 majority
and three republican Supreme court judges
are elected, with an average majority of
l 200. Legislature doubtful. }
Garfield HOnOred.
TOLEDO, o., June 9. The train with Gar
field on board, arrived at 6 o'clock. Crowds
with flags, cannon and bands of music greeted
him at the stations along the route. About
1000 persons greeted him at Toledo, with
enthusiasm. sit