The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-11-27
popUT. Ar FRgI.lNG in MAINE.

ooe OF The most talented and reliable democrat.
in Maine sho has an extensive acquaintance with
the principal men in all sections OF the State thus
writes to a friend in this city;
~ perceive with regret that several democratic pa
pers are committing manifest error IN commend
ing different individuals TO the favorable notice OF
the party as candid ties for the next presidency and
urging their claims, at this early day, with much
greater zeal than discretion. Ia my view, and ia
the opinion Of the democracy OF Maine, il is entire
| ly impairment in any paper 10 moot that question
al this time There never has been time wher
the President had frmer hold upon the hearts OF
the people than now. They admire the man, and
approve and applaud his measures. SO firm, 90
steady. no dignfed, troe TO bis pledges and his
principles has he been--wth such dis iDguished sbi
ity has his administration been conduetedthat his
foes can hardly caviI, much less his friends com.
plain. Our failure in Maine 60 elect governor ii
well understood here 10 have had no eonnexion
with the policy of the Maternal administration--a
policy which has brought forward al those great
measures which are directly conducive to favor al
the industrial interests OF our State.
at seems 10 me very clear how the present state
of political sars in Name has been brought about
"From 1899 TO 1874, there was series OF political
struggles here, which gave the popular mind re-.
pose Ii had become weary with excitement Az
Ter the great contest of 1874, the democracy were
disposed 10 rest upon their iaures Indeed, that
ucAon, s'cos cACllc-
ment, produced condition OF great spathy, and
politics became less a s1Jeet OF discussion and
thought
"In this state ofcaFelessnessa and indifference when
the people felt that their principles had triumphed
and that democratic President and Congress would
carry out democratic measures, dissensions and d,
visions among leading and restless political men
sprung up; the ordinary consequences Of lukewsrm.
ness and DISCRIMINATION foowedj that ygi-
lance necessary TO constant success was forgot
ten, and men, more than measures, became the sub
eets Of controversy.
"rhe federalists and aboitonists seized the occa-
sion to make vigorous movement 10 secure politi-
cal power. The former acted secretly, the latter
openly. The democrats were not aware OF the ef-
forts OF their opponents in season to rally and get
out their strength.
with class Of men who are not well established
in their political faith, the cry Of southern inau-
ence,' of slavery OF the new tariff, OF the sub
treasury, and Of the Mexican war, Rad some effect
more, however, TO deter them from voting at all
than anything else.
ain this state Of things, the coalition achieved
partial triumph, il triumph il can be called. But il
is temporary only, and another year will retrieve the
character Of Maine democracy and their Losses
alt is not, however, TO be disguised, that there
were some unfortunate nominations made In this
State and that the mode Of conducting our caucusee
has broken in upon the sneredness with which reg
ular nominations have heretofore been regarded.
But these evils will correct themselves in due time
For my part, never felt stronger encouragement
to exertion than now. We have an honest straight
toward, and able administration. Our principles
and measures are RIGHT, and | am ready TO sink or
swim with them"