Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1882-06-01
BY TELEGRAPH.
dispatches 10 the Ellsworth American
Straight Greenback Convention.
n.<Cap May a

BANGOR, May 81.
In accordance with the call published some
time since. the Straight breenbaekers
throughout the State assembled in Conven-
ton al City Hall. yesterday morning for the
purpose Of nominating candidates for Gov
ernor and Representatives TO Congress. Al
few minutes before eleven o'clock Mr..
John White chairman of State Committee
called the Convention TO order, and nomlu-
ated r. NJ Springer of Georgetown, TEN
porarv chairman, :. +. Arnold and III. W.
Brown. Exeter, temporary Secretaries.
Mr. Chase moved that the State commit
tee act as committee on credentials and the
Convention took a recess until afternoon.
As soon as the Convention was called to
order the committee on credentials reported
l66 delegates present. John NJ. Todd, OF
Portland, Of fusion persuasion, was refused
admission to floor and men we're stationed
at the entrance to prevent any but regularly
elected delegates from participating. T. H.
Gordon moved that temporary organization
be made permanent. Motion adopted. Then
voted to limit speakers to five minutes. On
motion of Turner. the following committee
on resolutions was designated by Chairman
John I. Turner. Cumberland Solon Chase.
Androseoggin: II. :. Hobbs. Knox Isaac
Hanson. York; J. J. Maher, kcUnebec ;
John White. Pcuobscot J. !. Herring. Pts
cataaui,; J. F. Siiton. Somerset loliord
Durham Waldo T., ;. Brooks, Lincoln f;
Thos McFadden, Sagadahoc. committee
Of three was then appointed to receive, sort
and count votes Il was then moved that
the Convention proceed TO nominate a can
dinaie for Governor, but on the suggestion
r .A.I..,.s. has a. ytastiA hss hest IN .
platform frs,. the motion was Withdrawn.
In response 70 various calls Rev. w r.
Eaton. Of Cape Elizabeth, made some re-
marks in which he pointed out the serious
ness Of the present crisis and counselled
moderation in the selection Of their candi-
dates saving that It was es>entia! that they
should be men Of firm purpose aud charao-
ter. His remark, were enthusiastically re
oeiyed He vas followed by Rev. Samue!
Butterfield, Of DeeFing, who denounced the
morey power.
Mr.. Maher presented the following ad
dliional resolution
Resolred, that the manly and courageous
position taken by Gov. Plaisted IN main
taining the integrity and independence Of
the Executive office Of the State Of Name
against the usurpatious Of the Council in
their repeated attempts 20 dictate appoint
mcnts and in refusing 10 confirm suitable
appointments 10 Office. meets the unqualified
and cordial approval Of the greenback voi-
ers Of this State. The resolution created
lively discussion and was indefinitely post
ponrd by large vote.
Failing II this attempt TO endorse
Plaisted one OF hls adhereHts attempted TO
introduce vote ccusurinE the Councl. but
tins met the same fate a. H. predecessor.
Plaisted's name vas received With Kisses.
Mr. Eaton presented the name Of Solon
Chase a. candidate for Governor ami moved
that he be nominated hv aco.smatIon.. This
motion prevailed with cheers. ltis motion
was doubted, but on calling for Using vote
the nomination vas affirmed hy lob 20 y.
4 motion vas then msde &C. reconsider
thu vote whereby Maher's resolution vas
rejected bat the motion failed aud several
members declared tina, the matter was set
tied and L ssas not necessary To waste shy
more tine over Il. Mr.. KoyaI. u Ban
gur. here suggested tha; the members Who
were expressing dissaus'acton ~ the
course the convention had taken might
buoy up Their dropping spiri'- By attending
the fusion convention. IhursLaN. Soiun
Chase was then called FOR and Addressed the
convention. SAYING that ihty had taken
new departure and meant 10 SAL under their
own flag hereafter Tie sail be >'vod 90
exactly the same ground a. be- did tvu
wears ago and he should poll q vote that
will be an eve opener. Ih.. b. >ald was
the time for action and the Grtcnhark fas
must be kept hy.ug Mr. E-'ou also made
few remarks and the convention adjourned.