Maine Democratic Convention Adopts Slavery Policy And Nominations
The 1856 convention reaffirms anti slavery resolutions from 1849, pledges united support for Hannibal Hamlin for Governor and Stephen C. Foster for Representative, and commits to publish proceedings in local papers. Reports include vote tallies for county offices, committee appointments, and post adjournment notices.
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Hannibal Hamlin
Maine
Stephen C. Foster
Representatio Congress
Whore N. Thomas
Farker W. Perry
P. Tuck Esq
Wlows
A. Bartlett
Augustus Stevens
Tuck
Alf. Drink
Ellsworth American and Jefferson
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Bangor
F. A. Pike Esq
Geo H. Witherlee
Joseph W. Wood
Sand Fo
Moeser
Eprron
Inquisitor
Jack Downing
Democratic Central Committee
Washington
Judge Kent backs Fremont at New York meeting
The venerable Judge Kent, famed for constitutional commentaries, presided at a Fishkill landing meeting and voiced support for Fremont. At Exeter Republican Convention the Somerset delegation backed Israel Washburn Jr for reelection by acclamation. Elector candidate H. P. Pratt of Skowhegan chosen. News notes include deaths of Stephen Jefferson, Alonzo Hall, and James Callaghan of Ellsworth aboard Mary C. Haake.
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Fremont
Fishkill Landing
New York
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Somerset
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H. P. Pratt
Skowhegan
Fremont Club Formed in Bangor with Pro Fremont Agenda
A large meeting at 8 Padelford & Co. rooms endorsed John C. Fremont for President and opposed James Buchanan. A Fremont Club was formed with officers including N. A. Joy as President and A. Bartlett as Secretary. Local groups in Eden and Symesville planned August 20 gatherings to nominate a state representative.
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