Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-13
BURLE|GH
Nominated by the Re-
publican Convention.
His Candidacy Successful on the
First Ballot.
Ringing Cheers Greet the Result
Of the Spirited Contest
The Nomination Made UlaDl'
nous by the Great and En-
thusiastic Assembly.
Chairman WiSWen Ably Sets Forth the
Duty Of the Convention and All
Republicans.
Vigorous and Brilliant Speeches by the
Cantlnman ppacnnfind Tho NameS
Vigorous and Brilliant Speeches by the
Gentlemen Presenting the Names
w the Candidates.
Facts and Figures that Tell the Story
OF the Battle Of the Day.

PORTLAND. June IL.
Hon. Z. C. Burleigh was nominated on the
first ballot this afternoon, and his nomina-
ton, on motions of Gen Bisbee, in behalf of
Gov Marble and of Hon Josiah ii DrummoId
was made unanimous. 1t was truly an over
whelming victory for the representative OF
the people" as Chairman Powers put it.
1t was positively affirmed few days ago
that the hotel accommodations of Portland
we're sufficient to hold the delegates and
other attendants upon the State convention
But even last night so crowded were they
that many belated arrival was compelled to
snooze it out on the floor, some with mat
tresses and some without. Every hotel aid
boarding house was crammed full, and many
were obliged to avail themselves of the hos
pitality of private citizens. 1t is the bigges,
crowd that ever assembled at State conven-
ton. 1t grew all night, too, and is still
growing. 1t is estimated that there are
5000 strangers already in the city. and the
trains are constantly bringing more. As
general rule, this vast crowd is composed OF
the flower of the States manhood. Not SO
many tall hat, kid glove fellows AS grace Ger
tain conventions, but the honest, hard hand
ed and high pIinc,pled. The represen tation
refie cts the people Of the State, and that,
too, in q most emphatic and complimentary
manner.
While enthusiastic and earnest since they
first arrived, the representatives have been
power of no ordinary dimension. TLey
have been force impossible to overcome Saiu
one gentleman in reply to argument, II
nave come the length Of this State. L took
the cars at 5 o'clock yesterday morning, anu
do You thiuk that have come all that dis
lance to change my mind, to adopt new prin-
ciples, to vote contrary to the expectations OF
M, p.oplet" Another in reply to = certain
MISSIONARY, said. My friend, you are work
ing for Your man. don't blame You, but
am not yet ready to give up the right that /
possess before convention. l have chosen
aud shall CLAIM the privilege of retaining
NV choice" 1t Is true that never have such
influences been brough, to bear on delegates
as those by the oppOsi -iOn and 1t Is also true
that such Influences have never been OF so
little avail. Why" sxid prominent
Cleaves man, Il have yet to learn that al er
all our ssork last night We have gained one
MAN from the ranks Of Burle'gh. l expect
nothing. else than Mr.. Burleigh's nomination
on the hrs, ballot" Such indeed Was the
general opinion last night and such this
morning.
As the morning trains came to tie city
bearing the remaining delegates, the enthusi'
ssm swelled TO proportions not anticipated
ne A.uroscvggin delegation, headed by iLs
B;;saue BAN, and sae Augusta ioGng dens
r. .pubhcan Club, headed by St. Joseph''
Band, came down Cone .ess street TO the fai
mouth, and halted in front of the shoiei,
.,,der NJ Jurieigns window, anu .end.r.
HIM a serenaie Mr. Burleign appeared a
the window and bowed in acknow ledgmen
If the compliment. Mr.. Burleigh received
he delegates at his headquarters, whei'
cheer after cheer was given their favorlt
candidate. The corridors we're filled TO over
Aowina and il was long time before th
/ lively scenes we're ended. Every indicate.
noiuted to the one conclusion of the conven
ton.
Meanwhile several councils of war we're
nroeress. The appearance Of things did nc
,uit the managers ofthe Opposition sever
Al we'll known Sagadahoc war horses were