The Somerset reporter., 1897-05-13
BY Acclamation.

district caused by the death of Hon.
Seth L. Milliken. The convention was
large and enthusiastic one and the
nomination was by acelamaton, at un-
usual, if not unprecedented thug in a
Maine district for the first term.
The convention was organized by the
choice of Hon. Hannibal L. Hamlin of
Ellsworth, for chairman, secretary and
vice president for each county. The
vice president for Somerset was Dr. D..
). Hunnewell of Madison; the secretary,
Hon. Nj. l.. Merrill of St. Adams.
w. H. Wildes of the district COM
mittee, acting as a committee on creden-
tials, reported each of the four counties
fully represented by delegations present.
Hon. II. NJ. Heath of Augusta, in be-
half of kennebee county, placed in NOM
ination Hon. Edwin c. Bureigh, as the
unanimous choice of that county, and
moved his nomination by reclamation.
| This nomination was seconded by Hon.
\. Nj. Spear of Gardiner, and Hon. l..
L. Carleton of Winthrop, in behalf of
kennebec county, by a. |. Brown, Esq9
of Belfast, in behalf of Waldo county,
by Forrest Goodwin, Esq, of Skowhe-
gan, in behalf of Somerset county, by
DR.. II. l.. Grindle of Eden, for Hancock
county, and Mr.. Charles IL. Allen of
Mercer, seconded the nomination in be-
half of the farmers of Maine. The mo-
tion was carried and Hon. Edwin c.
| Burleigh declared the candidate of the
convention.
The several speakers were happy in
their remarks, Mr.. Goodwin, who spoke
for Somerset, being particularly so, and
he was the recipient of many compl-
ments and congratulations thereon.
Hon. j. II. Manley of Augusta, J. H.
| Knowlton of Ellsworth, J. O. Smith of
Skowhegan, and Lewis Atwood of Win
terport, were appointed committee on
resolutions, and Mr.. Marley, the chair
man, after the nomination reported the
following resolves, " hich were adopted ::
Res0lued, That this convention desires
to express its profound regret for the
death of the late Hon. Seth l.. Milliken,
who for II years represented this district
| in lhe national house of representatives,
bearing his part in all these years, in the
party councils of the nation with fidelity
and ability, ever defending and protect
ing the interests of his district, his State
and his country. We recognize our
great loss in his death and we offer to
his bereayed family tender and heartfelt
sympathy.
Resolued, That this convention pre-
sents TO the people of the Third con-
gressional district as candidate for con-
gress, the Hon. Edwin C. Burleigh of
Augusta. The convention is not I'M
mindful of the illustrious men that have
represented this district in congress dur
ing the 20 years that Maine has been in
the States of the Union. They recall
with pride the public achievements and
the national reputation won by our rep
resentatives. They feel confident that
no district ever had more distinguished
list and it is matter of congratulation
hat 1t has been represented by such men
as Joshua Cushman, Luther Severance,
Hiram Bclcher, John OTIS, Samuel =.
Benson, Freeman II. Morse, Stephen
Coburn, Arson p. Morrill,, James G.
Blaine, Edwin Flye, Stephen d. Lindsay
and Seth L. Milliken.
ResOlued, That they take satisfaction
in knowing that the people will ratify
the nomination this day made and elect
the Hon. Edwin G. Burleigh as the sue
cessor to the late Seth l.. Milliken and
that he will be a worthy companion to
the long list of conspicuous representa-
tives. His high character, his untirng
industry, his thorough knowledge of the
wants and interests of the district, his
wide acquaintance with the public men
of the State and his loyal devotion to
the principles of the Republican party
commend him to the voters who will
elect him by an overwhelming majority
at the special election to be held on the
2lst day of June next.
DR.. A. j. Billings of Freedom, w. II.
Williams of Augusta, II. b. Saunders of
Ellsworth, and F. w. Hovey of Pitts
field, were appointed a committee to
notify Gov Burleigh OF his nomination,
and the chairman, after attending to the
duty reported that Mr., Burleigh was
just up from a sick bed, did not feel
able to address the convention, but
would appear and signify his acceptance
of the nomination. He appeared, was
received with hearty appliance aud spoke
briefly as follows:
Mr.. President aud Gentlemen Of the Con-
vention
The nomination which you so cordially ten.
der me, coming as it does with such unanimity,
regard as the browning honor Of my life.
Standing here in the presence of the representa-
tives of one ofthe strongest and most intelligent
constituencies OF our country, | am profoundly
sensible of the great obligations and grave re-
sponsibilities it imposes.
| am not unmindful OF the difficulties which a
new man must encounter in assuming the
duties so long and so ably performed by him
| whose magnetic presence has so lately passed
| out from among US, and by his illustrious prede
cessors Their eloquent and potent voices in
the councils OF the nation forever hushed.
| endorse most sincerity all the kind words that
have been said Of our late honored representa-
tive. He was my friend. | am glad to believe
| that he trusted me. Almost every day we are
| forced to realize that event Of our life or
| death can impede or obstruct the endless march
| of affairs. Cherished memories OF the illus
| trious dead will live and linger forever, but
events move on and the living must move with
them
When the action Of this great conyen ton
| shall have been endorsed and ratified by the
people at the polls can only begin as others
have before me. In doing so / shall doubtless
| tax the patience and must ask inpulgence of
| the people of this district. To the discharge of
| the great duties that will devolve upon me |