The Portland daily press., 1886-06-10


took the floor to second DR.. Hamlin's nomi
nation. The General paid high compli
ment to the Doctors war record, and askeC
his nomination on behalf of the soldiers
He thought the soldiers had not received
their full share of the honors from the Re
publican party, and that the Republican,
had not fully lived up to the pledges made
them. This was a good opportunity tt
make amends.
Gen. r. B. Shepherd then rose and sai(
that he had the honor to presentas the unan
imous choice Of the delegation from Somer
set county the name of man, who, rising
from, the humblest walks of life, understands
| the needs and fully appreciates the rights Of
| free labor, who has not only turned oul
| granite hills into mines of wealth but has
wisely assisted in developing all the leading
| interests of the State Whose sympathieS
| with labor are sincere and active who be-
lieyes in short hours for labor and frequent
payments Who knows how to encourage
capital and protect labor. A conspicuous
representative of all the industrial and busi-
ness interests of the State, that open-handed
large hearted and progressive citizen, Hon
Joseph r. Bodwell, of Hallowel.
When Gen. Shepherd mentioned Mr.. Bod
wells name, the applause was deafening, the
delegates rising to their feet, waving their
hats and cheering. Had there been any
doubts of the feeling of the convention this
demonstration would have removed it.
The Hon. T. r. Simonton of Camden sec
ondcd Mr.. Bodwell's nomination, reviewing
his career and pointing out his services to
the people of the State, especially the labor
ing man. He believes, said Mr.. Simonton.
that ten hours of labor for man and woman
are sufficient for a regular day pay, and
that no more hours of labor should be exact
ed from them without their full consent and
an adequate compensation. He favors the
repeal OF that relic of barbarOus age, I'M
prisonment for debt, favors weekly payments
On some other day than Saturday, that the
wages may go to the family aud not to the
rumshop; favors arbitration, that there may
be no stllfe between labor and capital; and
last, but by no means least is and has been
a stauneh temperance man through life, and
a firm supporter of our prohibitory legisla-
ton.
Mr.. Simonton was heartily applauded
The Hon. S. w. Matthews of Caribou then
took the floor and spoke as follows
Mr.. President and Gentlemen:-In behalf
of the large majority of the Republican vot-
ers OF Aroostook county rise to second the
nomination of MI. Bodwen. [Applausel The
sound, reliable and intelligent Republicans
represent, are practical men. They are lab
oring men, who commencing life as pioneers,
have by their strong hands hewn out open
ings and let in the sunshine, developed the
resources of the, region, built up homes and
secured the comforts of life. The character
and experience of the candidate of their
choice, takes hold Of their sympathies and in
stincts, enlists their Judgment and if he is
nominated Will secure their cordial support.
Applause.
1ho bn,,o.r bondnd eo,, &c +o;I ,.,J,,, ,o..o.;1
ed at the recent Democratic State convention
laughter expressed sentiment which we
can approve, when he said that American in
stitutions should afford an opportunity for
the humblest man to rise through the super
incumbent strata of poverty and hardship to
the highest stations in the land Applause
We find in the life and experience of Mr..
BodWell, splendid Illustration of the i'm
proyement of this opportunity. He is a
thoroughly representative" American citi-
zen. He has not reached his present social
and business standing by artificial aids. His
own strong hand and clear brain have been
the only means by which he has climbed the
ladder. Coming from his native Granite
State, mere boy,witl stone-cutter's chisel
his only possession in his hand, he has cary
ed out from the hard rocks of the bleak and
barren shores of Maine, IAN ample fortune
and an honest fame. He is known all over
the county as man of immense energy, in
dnstry and executive ability. Like Gen.
SIttAlps GC 10 ileI VI uS6uS ulOlt Ildu
words.
He is now capitalist, but his money and
yastmental and physical energies have been
employed in setting in motion the wheels of
industry and giving employment to honest
man, is Maine indebted for the development
of its granite works, and agriculture has re-
ceiyed from him a rich blessing in the i'm
proved stock which it now has as the result
of his large investments and personal labors
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the hearts and homes of labor He is, there
fore, the sincere, practical reliable friend
and patron Of labor, not loud-mOuthed pre-
tender whose friendship is U0T ct pretereG
njhd As Republican he is too well known
to need any words of commendation He
has been pronounced and active, and his
Republicanism is of the kind that ''knows
no yariableness nor shadow of turning"
With him as our candidate. Ar0ostook
county viii give larger Republican major
than ever. Great applause
We do not present Mr.. Bodwell because
we co not respect the soldier One soldier
has expressed the sentiment that the Repub-
lican party is unwilling to honor the soldier.
regret that he has done it. Another gallant
soldier has presented the name of Mr.. Bod
well, 1t seems that there is difference of
sentiment among the soldiers on the ques-
ton of this nomination. 1t is in poor taste
to here criticize the Republican party, which
has pensioned and blessed the soldier when
ever IL has had an opportunity to make its
influence felt. [Great applause.l A party
which has placed the gallant Chamberlain,
Connor, Davis, Robie, all soldiers in the
Governors chair of Maine.
1t has been said that Mr.. Bodwell is not an
educated man. Well, he is graduate of the
great university of life-the best of all uni
versities. Perhaps he cannot write very
well, but he can make his mark-and we all
know he has done it!
Mr.. Matthews sat down amid storm of
applause.
Mr.. Samuel Hamilton of Saco said that
York joined with Somerset and Knox in pre-
senting the name of Mr.. Bodwell.
THE BALLOT.
The convention then proceeded to ballot