Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-08-12
The State Election.

We cannot too frequently, or with too much
earnestness, urge upon our democratic breth
rem throughout the State, the importance of
the election TO take place in September. If
the results of that election were to affect moth
ing beyond our State matters, and have no
bearing On national politics and national meas
ures, it would be Of importance sufficient to
incite every friend of the cause of democracy
to unite his whole energy, and bring into ac-
ton all his efforts, to achieve highly sue
cessful and complete triumph of our prlnci-
Piles. We tell the plain truth, and nothing
more or less, when we say that our opponents
not only hope TO carry the State in September,
but are using more than ordinary efforts to ac-
complsh their purposes. They deem their
plan of organization as perfect as ii is sly and
corrupt. Funds have been raised, secret man.
ifestos issued, innumerable numbers of promis-
es made, (Which will never be fulflled) COM
mittees raised, all and every side issue taken
advantage of, to get votes and obtain the Stale
administration. We know this, and demo-
Gratis ought net only to be told Of it, but adj
monished and melted to VIGOROUS ACTION
The result rest solely in our hands We can
triumph if ne uiE-we shall be beaten if we
permit inactivity, want Of harmony, or conten-
ton about side matters, local issues or questions
of doubtful policy, to draw off our attention
from the general result, or create indifference
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veriible assertion, that uni0n Of feeling and &C
ton at the September election is our only guar
anty of SUCCESS. As party, we profess, yea,
we are all pursuing, one common end, viz -
the triumph of democratic measures, as demon
strated and laid down in the doctrines and
teachings of the founders of our republic, and
the architects of this great and powerful nation
Then it is plain, that to accomplish this object,
each and every individual, whose influence or
whose vote counts one, is as much interested
in the common cause, as any organized body.
This fact we would impress on the entire de-
mocracy, and we ask Of them TO think of it
and act accordingly. We speak 10 no cliques,
sections or divisions we speak 10 democrats as
distinct party, and we tell them in all kind
ness, and as an advocate of pure Jeffersonian,
Jacksonian, democratic, republican principles,
in their pristine state, and primitive beauty and
force, to act tremendously, and do battle for
the common cause, regardless of outside issues
and foreign, local, personal, or selfish motives,
thqs securing victory, in the achievement of
which, each will, with pride, claim 10 have
acted well his part.
Strongly impressed with these feelings, we
cannot refrain from urging upon the democra-
cy of Maine, unity of effort, energy of action,
immediate and prompt efforts 10 secure the tri-
umphant election Of all our candidates at the
September election. Let there be a perfect,
complete and thorough organization in every
city, town and plantation. Let every voter IS
name be duly registered, and his attendance at
the polls secured. Let no pickering, no preju-
dice against this or that candidate, affect any
mans vote, but in forgiving, forgetting,
commendable spirit, advocate, support, and
vote The ,ohole regularly nominated democratic
ticket; and a victory worthy the true and in
corruptible democrats of Maine will be the sure
result We appeal to the good sense, the
sound and calm judgment Of every democrat,
and ask Of him iii is not only by harmony and
Union we can succeed His answer is GEES
Then, for the sake of success, now and hereaf
ter, we solicit of him his aid and support-the
aid and support of ala general, united, har-
monious effort and the all desired object is at.
tanned viz the success Of our measures, the
triumph of long established political principles.
In this connection we will say, that whatever
ton 70 past acts and measures, bearing on our
State policy, it is useless 10 seek remedy, OF
crafty a spirit of revenge by fighting particu-
lar men. LIE, us, regardless of this or that
mans private notions, struggle for the COMMON
CAUSE. Let US seek the remedy in the virtue
and honesty of our cause. Let this be the is
sue, and not personal and private spite. Pope
well says
... {" For forms of government let fools contest
Whatever is best administered, is best.
Now we honestly believe the democratic form
of government IS BEST; therefore we should
do all in our power TO retain 1t, not only
in our nation but in our State. 1t is then,
of the greatest importance TO secure the cleo
ton of John Hubbard-Maine' honored SON
in September; not barely by meagre MAJOR
ity, but by the willing voices aud votes OF
thousands, which will tell in tones not TO be
misunderstood, the fact that the "Star in the
East" is true to her motto" Duigo." We
must, we can and will give direction to the
great political contest about to be fought,