The Republican journal., 1882-08-17
Fusion County Convention.


office, with their followers, brought together a
large crowd. The hotels We're filled the even
ing before, and much caucusing was done by
the wire pullers of the party. At the conven-
ton next day there was seeming harmony in
the deliberations, but Il tendency to divide, as
was seen when the baoting began. No man of
pronounced Democratic convictions could com
pete with his Grcenback brother
A contested case from the town of Stockton
Kept the county committee in session one hour
beyond the time for opening the convention.
There were two sets Of delegates from that
town,-the one headed by c. c. Roberts was
recognized and took seats in the convention.
At II Il. IN. Mr.. Rust, of Belfast. called the
convention 10 order, and nominated Judge j.
ID. Iamson, of Freedom, for chairman. John
5. Fernald. of Belfast, and A. II Maddocks, of
Jackson. Were named as secretaries.
ON taking the chair Judge Lamson thanked
the convention and said he as ready for bust
ness
on motion of Judge knowton. of Liberty,
the county committee We're made a committee
on credentials, and asked to report
While the committee were wranglng over the
Stockton contested case. it was suggested that
experimenting would be in order.
Mr.. I. NJ. Morrow. Of Searsmont. having
been called upon. said that in response to the
call. he had = few words to utter. He was pres
cnt in The interest of harmony and concession,
and to assist in the nomination of such men for
tile respective offices as would ensure success.
IL.
ton to the Republican party, and thought that
all reasonable concessions and more than rea-
>onable, should be made to secure that object
Mr. Morrow thought that every reading, think
ing man, every honest and patriotic citizen, who
understands the history Of the government,
must So the evils Of class legislation. the OPP
preston Of the producing classes, and conclude
that are ruled by moned oli2archy. and
must desire To displace the corrupt party which
controls this country State and nation. lie said
hr would not make an extended speech, as he
was sure to be miSrcprcscnted and probably
abused. but he went on and ON with stcreotvpeG
abuse of the Republican party and leaders.
bringing in his stock historical illusions. He
declared that he had no friend, to nominate
and no particular object in view, and warned
delegates not to be influenced by personal or
pccuniary considerations.
Prof. l.. I'll Bate man was next called upon,
and said that if he were addressing an eXclu-
sNcly Grrcnhark convention he should labor
under less embarrassment. He hoped his Dem
ocratie friends would pardon him if he spoke
as il addressing Greenback convention He
pointed out the work the delegates had to per-
form, alluding TO the declaration that England
expects every man to do his duty. All ewes
were fixed upon the convention, and he ted
his hearers that the will Of the majority must
prevail. There will be some things we may
not like. but personal preudices must not be
allowed to stand in the way. Those who allow
such feelings to influence them are fit subjects
for the political >calping knife. He reminded
his t'rcrnback hearers that there is Il higher
Him than mere success At the polls. Then, with
evident emotion, ne remarked that it was the
last time hr should address political conyen-
ton These were his last words to old COM
radcS. He spoke feelingIy of the tendency to
ignore the Grccnback name and principles and
thought Fusion was calculated to ALLEVIATE many
true and noble workers. He had entered DO
litiraI life rs irecnbacker, and he thanked
cod hc was TO politically die us Circenbackcr.
Success 1T the polls was not everything. and
here referring 10 the old abolition leaders he
SAID that had they nominated a Mississippi
planter they might have won political vic
tory but in that case slavery would have existed
to-day, In conclusion ne rounseled his hear
crN to cling to the principle, which brought the
('rccnha"k party into existence. The great
question was whether the finances should be
! controlled IN The people. through their repre-
~ontatiNr~ il Congress, or BY few national
bank men, The Republican party is committed
10 the destruction of the Grecnback currency
and the maintaining of the national bank notes
once more hr raised his voice in defence of a
currency that has done 50 much for the coun-
try and for the general prosperity. He spoke
Of III" Issue Of the Grrcnback in war time how
it come into being, full tlcdged like the Goddess
Minerva. ana in poetic phrase eulogizcd this
currency and told how it hal set The wheels of
industry i'll motion and unfurled the sails OF
shipping that was rottng at its moOrings
Again. abiding to Republican warfare against
the Greenback. he said the true mission of the
Grrrnback party is to defend that currency. In
parting from YOU, my friends, enjoin upon YOU
viii you stand, that Of the toiling mas>c, or The
black banner Of the rich?
Judge knowltom. of Liberty, in response to
4 call. said he would not undertake to please
INC convention with oratory. The remarks OF
ms friend from Scar>mont (AIoreover) had suit
cd INN. He was then proceeding to enlightcn
his hearers upon their duty when he was shut
on by the announcement that the committee
on credential, was ready to report.
Mr. Rust from the committee on credentials
reported 40 delegates present. rs follows
Belfast III, Belmont 4, Burnham 3. Brooks }
frankfort !, Freedom 4, lSltsboro 3, Jackson
!. Knox T. Liberty &, LincolnNle 9, Monroe G.
Montyillc Is, Morrill, 3. Northport 4. Palermo 5
Prospect I, Sear>mont :, Scarsport !. Stockton
\, SWanviIc (, Thorndikc , Troy t, Unity >
Waldo 3, Winterport =
\. A. Nyr, of Ne;r>port moved that the tenn
poraN organization be made permanent. Car
rird.
Charles Taylor Of Unity. moved that the
Hon. James L. Iahcr, Of Unity, be nominated
first senator by arclamation. Carried.
Mr.. Batcmam of SearSmont. announced that
owing TO illness Hon. {. W. sherman. of Isles
boro, would not be Il candidate for senator, and
he presented the name of AlanSon G. Caswell
of Searsmont. Hayward PIERCE, of Frankfort
presented the name of john T. Rowe. of that
town.
ON motion Of Mr. Cummings, of Prospect
the convention adjourned TO meet at | O'Clock
r. NJ.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Charles Baker. Of Belfast, presented the
name Of Hon VIM NJ. Rust of this CITY, and
Albert Doe, of Winterport, presented the name
of +. w. Richie, of Wnterport
Il. f. punton. of Belfast, 4. l.. Downes. of
Swanvle and Geo. White. Of Wmtcrport, were
made committee to receive, sort and count
votes for second senator.
The roll was called by towns.
THE BALLOT.
Whole number of votes, 1876
Necessary to IL choice 50