Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-07

Necessary for choice, 2S5
Phineas Adams, Manchester, los
Albert NJ. Shaw, Lebanon, 10
Chas. ii. Sawyer, Dover, l65
Ehas. j. AmedOn, Hinsdale, l7S
VIM. Z. Chandler, Concord, 39l
David II. Buffum, SomerswOrth, 4O6
Ruel Durkee, Craydon, 3s7
Benz. F. Prescott, Epping, 4O5
Scattering, IL
The last four named were declared elected.
The following were nominated by accla-
nation as alternates Benz. F. Kimball of
Concord, John II. Broughton of Portsmouth,
James \. Wood of Acworth, Augustine A.
Watson of Lisbon.
Resolutions were adopted attesting de-
votion to the cardinal principles of the repub-
lican party; favoring a currency based on
gold and an untrammeled ballot for every le-
gal voter North and South; equal rights for
every citizen under the constitution: desir-
ing such conduct of the civil service as will
give the country thoroughly honest admin
istratiOn; arraigning the democratic party for
recreancy to the principles of our govern
ment attested in attempted notification of the
laws for protection of the negroes in the
South; heartily approving the attitude of the
present administration, especially in its con-
duct of the National finances; cOngratulating
tour of the world, and wishing the afternoon
of his life may be made serene by freedom
from strife, etc.
The next resolution says that while we are
in favor of sending an uninstructed delega-
ton to Chicago, it is our earnest belief that
the man for the times, above all others en-
bodying every element of strength as q candi-
date for a successful administration, is Hon.
James G. Blaine.
An additional resolution declared against
the unit rule; suggests to the National con-
vention the propriety of basing delegate rep
resentatiOn upon the actual vote cast in a
State, and finally pledging support to the
nominee of the Chicago convention.
The delegates elected by districts are solid
for Blaine.
Tennessee Republicans.
NASHVILLE, May 6. Resolutions were
adopted by the republican convention affirm
ing devotion to the National republican party !;
denOuncng as a higll-handed deed the re-
adjustment or scaling of the State debt, and
declaring if the reputation doctrines of the
Southern democracy are carried out they will
lead to reputation of the National debt;
favoring free schools; deprecating mob vio-
lence and denouncing social ostracism. AL
vim Hawkins was nominated for Governor by
reclamation. Delegates to Chicago were
requested to recommend Horace Maynard as
the nominee for Vice President. Delegates
at-large: l.. C. Houck. J. NJ. Thornburg,
II. II. Harrison, David Mum.
New Jersey Republican Convention.
TRENTON, MAY G. The republican State
convention met at noon. VIM. Bette offered
a resolution that, while the convention de-
clnes to instruct delegates, we think it fit to
express the feelings of this convention that
the success of the republican ticket can be
best secured by the nomination of James G..
Blaine. recess was then taken. Thomas
A. Dudley was chosen president.
A resolution favoring Washburne as presi-
dental candidate was referred.
The delegates large are VIM. J. Sewell,
Geo. A. Halsey. VIM. Walter Phillips, Jud-
son Fitzpatrick.
Anti Third Term Convention.
ST. Lofts. Mo-, May 6. The anti third
term convention was called to order at noon
by General Henderson, who called to the
chair E. C. Hubbard of Kentucky, a delegate
to the Chicago convention. Bluford Wilson
made speech in which he declared his I'M
waverlng hostility to violating the precedent
set by the father of his country against a
third term. He was convinced that the duty
of the republican party was to oppose the
nomination of Grant. He named as men who
had courage and manhood and could COM
mand a respectable support of the whole ma
ton: Gen. Henderson, J. ID. Cox, Joseph B.
Hawley and George w. Curtis. (Applause..)
permanent organization was made by elect
ing as president John b. Henderson and sew
eral vice presidents, including John w. Car
ter of Massachusetts,. Gen. Henderson on TAX
ing the platform outlined briefly the purpose
and scope of the convention. A committee
on platform was appointed. kilograms and
letters from all parts of the country, express
ing sympathy with the purposes of the
convention, were received.
The following resolutions were passed:
Resolved, That as republicans we cannot
be heard worshippers, and we demand from a
party without a master the nomination of q
candidate without stain.
Resolved, That National committee OF
100 be appointed and instructed, 10 the even,
of the nomination of Grant, to meet at New
| York and act in such manner as they deem
best to carry out the spirit and purpose OF
this convention. A committee was appoint
ed to present the resolutions to the Chicago
convention.
Delaware Republicans.
| Dover, May 6. The republican conven
ton met at O'Clock. The delegation to
Chicago, though uninstructed, will probably
| vote for Blaine.
Illinois Delegates.
CHICAGO, ILL.,. May s. Macon county repub
lican convention chose 8 delegates to the
State convention for Grant; Vermillior
county, 6 Grant, 4 Blaine and Washburne
DemocTatic Convention.
COLUMBUS, o., May 6. In the democrats
State convention, two delegates from eacl
congressional district we're chosen to the. Gin
cinnati convention. A recess vas then taken
On re-assembling, George L. Converse va
chosen permanent chairman. resolution
instructing the delegates to Cincinnati to sup
port Hon. Allen G. Thurman - candida
for President, was adopted. Also instruct
ing the delegation to vote - unit and rec