The Portland daily press., 1882-08-11
by TELEGRAPH.
MAINE.
POLITICAL MATTERS.

Hon. Charles Shaw of Dexter was called to the
chair.
c.. E. Getchell of Bangor and James Wey-
mouth of Oldtown were appointed secretaries.
Committee on credentials reported the
county entitled to 22S delegates, who were
present. The following were nominated;
Senators-John L. Cutler, Bangor. Samuel
Libby, Orono; Thomas H. Wentworth, Brad
ford; Philip Wilson, East Newport;
Commissioners-J. Peakes, Charleston;
William I. Scribner, Springfield.
Treasurer-B. B. Thomas, Hampden.
sheriff.. H. How, Newport.
Attorney-C. M Applston, Bangor.
Clerk of Courts-Charles +. SWEET, Bangor.
Register of Deeds-John I. Bowler, Bangor
Register of Probate-Ambrose G. Flint.
The following resolutions were adopted:
That this convention heartily approves and
endorses the declaration of principles adopted
by the Republican State convention held at
Portland, June 13, 1882,
That we believe its principles must command
the support of all good citizens who have at
heart the welfare of the nation and State.
That the Republican State ticket headed by
Hon. Frederick Robie for Governor, with
Thomas B. Reed, Nelson Dingley, Jr., Charles
A. Boutele and S. L. Milliken for Congress is
excellently supplemented by the county candi-
dates nominated by this convention, and we
present their names with the full assurance
that the hearty cooperation of all who desire
good government will give us certain and de-
cisive triumph in the State and country
In the afternoon mass meeting was held
which was addressed by Hon. VIM. P. Frye.
Knox County Republican Convention.
RoCKLAND, August 10.-The Knox county
Republican convention was held in this city
to-day. John S. Case presided and Charles
Linnell and W. T. Cobb were secretaries.
There were 107 out of Ill delegates present
The following nominations were made:
Senator-D N. Mortland, Rockland.
Commissioners-R. H. Counce, Thomaston;
Isaac w. johnson. Washington.
Treasurer-Reuben Pilsbury Reckland.
Sheriff.. G. Spaulding, Thomaston.
Attorney-T. P. Pierce, Rockland.
Regifter of Deeds-E. I. G. Ransom, Rock
land.
platform of the Republican State convention
at Portland, condemning Governor Plaisted
for not nominating Judge Libbey and pledging
support TO the nominees of the convention.
The proceedings were very harmoniu /.
Piscataquis County Republican Conven-
ton.
DOVER, August 10.-The Piscataquis county
Republican convention was held here to-day.
A full delegation was present and the follow
ing candidates were nominated:
Senator-A G. Lebroke, Foxcroft.
Sheriff-S. d. Millett, Milo.
Judge of Probate-Elias j. Hale, Foxcroft.
Register of :Deeds-A. NJ Warren, Orney-
vile.
Commissioners-A. w. Gilman, Foxcroft;
Jesse Barber, Abbott.
Attorney-J. B. Peakes, Dover.
Treasurer-Ira E. Palmer, Dover
The Hon. Josiah H. Drummond of Portland
addressed the convention in the afternoon
Penobscot Straight Greenbackers.
BANGOR, August 10.-The Straight Green
hackers of Penobscot county met in conven-
tion in City Hall this morning. H. S. Laugh
lin of Bangor was elected temporary chair
man. The committee on credentials reported 30
elegates present. The temporary organization
made permanent The committee on resolu-
tions reported platform which was adopted.
1t endorses the platform adopted by the State
convention of Straight Greenbackers held in
Bangor May 80, and ipledges this convention
to support no candidate who is not in sympa-
thy with that convention
The following nominations were made:
Senators-John White, Levant; John B.
Benjamin, Carmel; r. f. Rowell East Or
rington; W. S. Smith. Kingman.
Commissioners Reuben Sibley, Exeter;
Isaac Twombly, Milford.
Treasurer-B. Crawford, Holden.
Attorney-George w. Royal Bangor.
Clerk of Courts-Albert Moore, Jr., Bangor.
Register of Deeds-A. S. Mace, Bangor.
Register of Probate-O. I. Dorr, Levanta
The nominations were all made by acclama-
ton.
The afterAoon session was called to order at
$50 p, M. A county committee was appointed
and then Col J. r. Winchester of North Car
olina addressed the meeting followed by Solon
Chase. Some of the county candidates were
also called upon and the convention adjourned,
Waldo County Fusionists.
BELFAST, August 10.-At the Waldo county
Union Greenback and Democratic convention
the following nominations were made:
Senators-James r. Taber, Unity; VIM,
Rust, Belfast.
Clerk of Courts-Wm. Berry, Belfast.
County Attorney-Geor e. Wallace, Bel
fast.
Sheriff-Ansel Wadsworth, Lincolnville.
Register of Deeds, Jacob G.. Cook, Belfast.
Treasurer-Geo r. Sleeper, Belfast.
observation-disclosures B. Thompson,
Montville.
Fire in Detroit.
NEWPORT, August 10.-The variety store
owned by George M. Harris of Detroit was de-
stroyed by fire Wednesday night. Loss on
building and stock $1,000; insurance $110e
Death of Maine Man.
NEW ORLEANS, August 10-Hon. Edward
Pillsbury, native of Eastport, Maine ex-
mayor of New Orleans, merchant and high
ly esteemed citizen, died this morning of par
alysis, aged So.
Nominations by the Governor.
AUGUSTA, August 10-Gov. Plaisted has
made the following nominations, to be acted
upon at the next session of the Executive
Council:
Trial Justices-Albert j. Robinson Cape
Elizabeth; Dominicus G. Tarbox, Denmark;
Gilbert Barrett, Buckfeld john Whitney,
Exeter; Benjamin f. Fernaid, Winn; L.
Greenlief, Pittsfeld; Lewis e. Jenkins, Corn
vile; Samuel A: Myrick, Unity; j. N. Black,
Searsport; Silas H. Bowler, Palermo.
Notaries Pubkc-Addison Small, Lewiston;
ID. O'C ODonoghue, Portland f. W. Sewall,
Wiscasset; Atkinson Hobert Newport; Albion
Whittier, Pittsfeld Joseph Crandon, j., Ma
chias.
Ta1idernaists-Alle1 T. Chase, Readfeld;
Sidney M. Heath, Waterville; Melville j.
Smith, Brunswick; George A. Boardman,
Calais.
Coroners-James s. Gould, Portland; B. A.
Neal, Gardiner.
Inspector of Fish-Wm. E. Hadlock, Gran
berry ISLE
Fish Wdrden-I. A. Carr, East Winthrop.
State ASsayer-Prof. Franklin G. Robinson,
Brunswick.
Besides these he has nominated about fifty
justices of the peace and quorum.
MARINE NEWS.
The Edward Gushing All Right.
RocKLAND, Aug. 10.-Mr. Grant, keeper OF
Whitahaad liaht station saun tho harkantine