Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-06-02
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FUSION GREENBACKERS.
Proceedings Of the Convention
Held at Bangor Yesterday.
Plaisted Renominated.
The State Districted and a Committee
Chosen to Nominate Candidates for
Congress.

BANGOR, June /.
Pursuant to the published call, the fusion
greenback State convention assembled at
Norombega Hall, Bangor, Thursday fore
at lao o'clock. by VIM. Emery. Of Alfred.
Of the fusion greenback State committee.
Hon. d. II. Thing. Of Kennebec was called
to the chair as presiding officer of the tenn
porary organization. Mr.. Thing stepped
forward and in few brief words rendered
his sincere thanks for the honor conferred,
and said that he should rely upon their for
bearance in the discharge of his duties. The
prayer was offered by Judge Knowlton, of
Camden. james NJ. Devine, of Lincoln,
VIM. Knowlton, Waldo, w. f. Gibbs, of
Penobscot, and w. W. Perry, of Knox. were
chosen secretaries.
w. w. Perry, of Camden, made the mo-
ton that the delegation from each county
shall present the names Of candidate for
Vice President, also for member of Congress
and on resolutions also for member of the
State committee.
On motion of Mr.. Thompson, of Friend
ship, the State committee were made a COM
mittee on credentials.
The following was chosen a committee on
resolutions
Androscoggin-James Nash of Lewiston
Aroostook-F. G. Parker of Presque Isle
Cumberland-JohnM NJ. Todd of Portland
Franklin-F. ID. Whiting of Pennington
IIancock-Alonzo Colby of Bncksport,
kennebec-J, II. Greeley of China.
Knox-H. b. Eaton of Camden,
Lincolh-James Devine of Whtefeld.
Oxford-R. A. Frye of Bethel.
Penobscot-R s. Morrison of Bangor.
Pi-cataquis-M. l.. Durgin. Jr., of Milo.
Sagadahoc-Isaac +. Hobson of Bath.
Somerset-W. Woodman of Skow hogan.
Waldo-W. ID. Rust of Belfast
Washington-Joel Foss of Danforth
York;. A. Strout of Biddeford
Judge Frye for the committee on creden-
tials reported 96i delegates present.
The report was accepted.
The temporary organization was made
permanent.
On motion of VIM. Emery. ESQ.,, moved to
adjourn till o'clock.
The following State committee was
chosen:
Androscoggin-R. A. Foss of Auburn.
Aroostook-Joel Dean of Maysville.
Cumberland-ElliotK King of Portland
Franklin-P. Dyer of Pennington.
Hancock. II. Brown.
Kennebec-J. ID. White of Gardiner.
Knox-Charles X. Dunton of Union
Lincoln-H. A. Simmons of Waldoboro.
Oxford-R. A. Frye of Bethel.
Penobsco,-Edgar Il. Dow of Newport.
Piscatsquis-A. J. Chase of Sebec.
Sagadahoc-Washingto Gilbert of Bath.
Somerset-Henry Plummer of Skowh gan.
Waldo--T. c. Smart of Swanville.
washington-G. Church of Cherryfield.
York-wm. Emery of Alfred.
The following gentlemen were chosen vice
presidents:
Androscoggin-J. II. Thing of Livermore
Aroostook-F. G. Parker of Pressure
Isle.
Cumberland-Isaac F. Quinby of Sacca-
Kappa.
Franklin-G. Clark of New Vineyard
Iancock-,Josiah Dutton.
Kennebec-David Wing of Farmingdale
NuoA-N- '" lHtiiipsou vi ETItuusOlp.
Lincoln-H. A. Simmons of Waldoboro.
Penobscot-Noah Barker of Corinth.
Piscataquis-S. b. Spraeue of Milo.
SRgadahoc-Charles +. Lemont of Bath
Somerset-Prince W. Thompson of Hart
land.
Waldo. d. Lamson of Freedom.
washington-Johu +. Wallace.
York-Brackett Ham of North Berwick.
In the afternoon the convention was called
to order by Chairman Thing, who read the
list of vice presidents. Accepted.
Mr.. johnson Of Portland, moved that the
names of candidates be presented to the con-
veution for action.
F. G. Parker moved to take . recess for
twenty minutes.
Mr.. Pstten of Bangor, amended by moving
that Chairman Thing occupy the time with
remarks.
This being carried, Mr.. Thing proceeded
to address the convention. He congratula-
ted the convention on its size, and the har-
monious manner in which business was
transacted. This, he said, was party of the
people. He then eulogized Plaisted and de-
nouuced the republican party.
j. T. Mcintyre Of Bangor, was called for,
and reviewed the official acts Of Governor
Plaisted.
Mr.. Robinson of Bangor, called for the
regular order of business.
Mr.. Turner of Auburn. moved that the
convention appoint q committee to divide the
State into congressional districts.
This motion provoked discussion. but It
was finally voted that this committee should
report to the convention for its approval.
Adopted.
N. G. Dow of Portland, moved that the
present district committees be appointed to
call district conventions under the new APP
portionments.
J. Bsnscn. IT., Of Nsvpert moved that