The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-07-23

The Plummer resolution was debated in
connection with the minority report was de-
feated. Eli Jones opposed the formation of a
new party, Judge Tallman of Bath declared
that the Republican party had always been
rum party, and after considerable discussion
on the Plummer resolution the convention adj
journed till evening. sH
Evening Session.
At the evening session the Plummer anti
Davis resolution was taken up and Mr.. Plum
mer gave way to Mr.. Nye who called Mr..
EuSts to the chair
Mr.. Nye made a long and rambling speech
against Gov. Davis, making no charge except
that the Governor did not promptly appoint
Mr. Berry as special constable. The talk of
supporting the Republican party was dscour-
aging to the Democrats, who were hoping to
form close political union with the temper
ance men,.
County Attorney Heath made a vigorou S
defence OF Gov. Davis whose official course b Q
declared consistent aud honorable He wa s
loudly applauded and the presiding officer at
minute of this is enough. Stop cheering"
Mr. Chapman of Deering interrupted the
speaker and charged him with representing
''the very Republican party that this meeting
was called to fight" He was Missed down.
Mr. Nye said that Mr.. Heath told him that
he (Heath) had been insulted by Gov. Davis
who had appointed a special constable without
consulting him. Mr.. Heath here said, "That
Statement is false, Mr.. Nye." Mr.. Nye made
several successive statements that Mr. Heath
pronounced false, and Nye grew very mad and
excited.
Gov. Morrill, tried to restore harmony to the
convention. SO
Sheriff Libby said that Mr.. Nye requested
him to see Gov. Davis and protest against Mr..
Berrys appointment. (Mr. Nye rests his griev-
Governors not more promptly appointing Mr..
Berry, Mr.. Nye said the sheriff lied, but the
official refuted his statement.
Mr.. Chase referred substitute to the Plum
mer resolution condemning the Council as we'll
as the Governor
Mr.. Boyd offered a substitute for Mr.. Cfase's
substitute asking that Gov. Davis promptly
appoint special conStables if such are needed
Mr.. Pendexter offered substitute to that
providing that if again elected Gov. Davis
must prove worthy of temperance support.
Mr.. Plummer offered still another substitute
as follows:
Resolved, That as Gov. Davis is Republican his
views be forgiven him.
A collection and vote was taken at the
same time, neither being announced.
Mr.. A. j. Chase made speech generally
descriptive of the temperance condition of the
State.
Col. Crossman, of Bangor, amid great ap-
plause, moved that all resolutions against Gov
Davis be laid on the table, but Mr.. Eustis
amid great laughter, declared the motion not
in order. He became excited at this and de-
clared that he was mot running that conven-
ton by any rule and Mr.. Boyd said, II see
that clearly.'1 personal discussion between
them followed to the great amusement of the
Gov Morrill, said, 'Mr. President" and Eus-
It's rejoined, Sit down, when l want any. of
your advice I'll write you " To Rev Mr.
Boyd he shouted, when I've job of white
washing I'll send for you.
Amid great excitement Mr.. Nye moved an
adjournment to Portland for the 10Th of August