The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-07-29
Correspondence OF the Union.
Position of Mane-Ir pote claimed by the tchigs, but
sure for Pierce and King-Mr. Epan, and Mr.. Web

Position of MaineHer claimed by the tchigs, but
sur. for Pierce and King-Mr Epan, and Mr. Web
aer, &c.
PORTLAND, (Me.,) July "a, 1852.
The importance OF Maine in the great political family
of democratic States is we'll understood by the wbgs
would seem, judging by the desperate efforts they
making have it appear that she is about leave the
position which, with some few exceptions, she has
pied every year since 1881 They circulating all over
the Union the absurd story that the democracy OF this
State are about to abandon their friends, and allow the
electoral vote to be secured for General Scott; whereas
the truth is, that in State the democracy
unanimous support OF the candidates and the principles
OF the Baltimore Convention than they 10 Maine.
Even the wings have not the hardhood 10 assert that
their predicted 10 proceed from any dsafecon
OF Maine democrats with their party national matters.
bu, is to follow from local dspu,esomelhing that has
as much do with the presidential election as !, has
with the japanese expedition. aude TO the difference
of opinion that here exists on the law enacted by
legislature against the sale OF spriuous liquors. which,
being harsh in its operations, and meddng much with
individual action, has caused considerable irritation
among men who do believe tina, IT is the province OF
government to regulate the action OF the people-o die
tate what, and how and when, they shall eat and drink,
and buy and sell This irritation the wings, with their
woned inability to see wba, is plain enough to the
mon eye, unwse make the basis of the most
fantastic hopes, which they seeking to have their
party share throughout the republic They may succeed
in deceivng their friends OF New England. but that
will be the extent OF their success They have
chance of getting electoral votes than they have of
carrying those of Illinois or New Hampshire Even
should the democrats experience check here the State
election, the thing the voting for
President But think that the enemies OF the temperance
law will that they gain nothing by indirectly
assisting the wings There is substantial difference OF
opinion on the subject between the three leading
ddates for governor and any action tina, should lead
the wings carrying legislature would mol any
change the law that many deem only HARSH but
as actually subversve Of the very ends which it was
pofessedly passed to accomplish. Should MIR Crosby
the wing candidate, 10 be governor the law would
stand precisely does The chances of its anne nd
ment would be in the least advanced by the wings
coming power II is because this ia so apparent on
reflection. that not few democrats who proposed to
withhold their votes from Governor Hubbard are now
determined to support him. This sentiment is daily
becoming stronger, in view of the fact that the wings
are seeking TO make local difficulty the basis of an
attempt TO persuade the country that the democratic party
here will not support the regular nominees for President
and Vice President
The wings have been so busy in seeking to make
something out of family troubles that they have ap-
pareny lost sight OF the fact that their condition
not quite faultless Mr. Webster has a few friends
in Maine who Disguised with the shabby manner in
which he treated by the National Convention, and
whose zeal for General Scott is by eating them
up These gentlemen have idea of becoming Mr..
George Evans's instruments for the advancement OF his
fortunes They have stiI less desire to aid him in his
warfare against Mr.. Webster, which they know had s
origin in his not being able to obtain seat on the SUI
preme bench after the death of the lamented Woodbury.