Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-07-05
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BATH, JULY $, 1856.
Ann Samuel Wells.

-fba democratic candidate Tor Governor of
M,,ne is one Uf the best men for the Office the
State can produce. This, everybody who
knows Judge Wells, KNOWS; and ii is this
fact that causes such anutiering in The Morrill,
party. The high character OF the candidate,
and the waking up of the democratic party,
make them quake with fear. The following
remark Of The Bangor Mercury, Morrill, pa
per, upon The democratic convention, is one Of
the "signs y
&c The Convention altogether was strong
and significant demonstration. II shows the
friends Of the better cause where their enemies
are. Hencefor:h no attention need be paid
10 the little diversion which the straight wings
may encourage themselves 10 make. Their
powder is now wet; their farthing candle is
nat out. The main body of the enemy now
lies encamped and when the trumpets IN the
spposite lines sound for the charge, the sol
tiier cannot be at a loss TO tell whence the on
set Will COME"
We copy from the press OF this State some
remarks relative to the democratic candidate
for Governor:
Judge WELLS is native of New Hamp
shire, and brother of ex-Gov Wells, OF Hi
nois, and Hon. John S. Wells, late u. S
Senator of New Hampshire, and the most pop
Llar and eloquent speaker III the Granite Stale.
Thrown upon his own resources In early life,
Judge WELLS had not those adventitious aids
which too often supply the place of more sub
stantial qualities. He is emphaticaly a self
made man, having attained to his present com
handing position in the State, by the force OF
his own unaided genius. lie commenced the
practice of law at Waterville, where he read
lily acquired distinction at the bar, and won
the favor of all who knew him. Remaining
at Watervlle but short time, he removed 10
Hallowell where he soon acquired a large
practice, and an enviable reputation as a sound
lawyer, an eloquent advocate, and estimable
citizen. The field of his professional. labors
soon extended from the county of Kennebec
10 the counties of Lincoln, Cumberland, Frank
lin and Somerset. From Moosehead Lake to
Casco Bay, his name and character are as IA
railar and dear 10 the people as household
words. His adopted town repeatedly elected
him member of the legislature, in which ca
pacliy he acquitted himself most credi,ably by
singular devotion to the welfare of the state.
independent of party trlnmels and private sell
fshness. He removed TO Portland a few wears
ago, and was appointed a judge of the Su-
preme Court by Gov. Dana. As Judge he
was distinguished for imparliality, indepen-
dence and a scrupulous regard for the princ-
pies of the constitution. He is profoundly
versed in the principles of constitutional law
and knowing he dare maintain them. lie re-
signed the office of Judge last year. He has
has not sought Office, but office has sought
him. Such man the people of Maine will
delight to honor.-Reputhcan Journal.
Hon. SAMUEL WELLS of Portland is The
Democratic Candidate for Gorernor! En-
dowed as he is by nature, with sound and
practical understanding, as well as with high
moral sentiments, the advantages of a liberal
education when young, have informed and dis
ciplined his mind, while his experience and
later associations have more fully developed
its powers. So that besides possessing a suf-
fcient share of practical wisdom, for the iu-
dicious conception of whatever he might un-
dertake, as well as the iudicious adaptation of
means to ends, he is distinguished withaI by
the possession of those manly virtues which
invest the incumbent of authority with charm
that produces Difference and submission with
out the irritation and vexatious agency OF
force. If, therefore, we estimate his preten-
sions with reference 20 his qualifications in
every sense, we cannot doubt that he will dis
charge with fidelity and ability, the duties
which such an Office imposes.
In confirmation of the above views, he has
exhlbl6d, In the relations he has sustained to
the people of this State, undoubted evidence
of his fitness for the Chief Magistracy. His
position has been such as to give him an en-
larged experience, while it acquired for him
the esteem and confidence Of those with whom
he uyaS nfIto iali & hot
point Of view, whether he be considered in
reference to those moral qualities which com
munlcate dignity and responsibility to a mag
istrate, or TO that practical experience which
calls into action whatever of executive capac-
ity he may posscss--his claims are such as to
Justify the expectation that he will receive
majority of the sutfrages of the people.-Nor-
,cay Advertiser.
II was said by an able writer, that when
destiny has great work 10 accomplish, she
selects an agent 10 perform it equal 10 the oc-
cason. If the remark was true, the nominal
tion is evidence of lis correctness. Judge
Wells possesses in an eminent degree all the
characteristics of truly great man, and he
has been regarded as among the first men in
New England. The people know him as the
upright and profound iudec-ihe able lawyer
tho sound politician, uncontrolled by fac.
tons or cliques-ihe honest man-the Chris
iian and the gentleman. They will soon be-
come acquainted with him in a new position,
the Chief Magistrate Of Mqine.-gdagor Dan.
,DEMocRATIc STATE CONVENTION. This
convention met at Augusta, Thursday. and
We understand, nominated Hon. Samuel Wells
as candidate for Governor, by 1919 out Of $40
votes. Mr.. Wells will prove strong candi-
date, possessing character and ability which
would confer dignity upon the place, if elect
ed.-Bdngor Journal, (,chig.)
In respect 10 a candidate for Governor there
was great unanimity Of sentiment. Hon SAM
uEL WELLS of Portland, received the nomna-
ton on the first bllot-every vote being cast
for him with the exception Of eleven. The
unanimiiy which existed among the delegates
Is but The reflex OF the unanimiiy which per-
vades the minds Of the people. The popular
preference Enthusiastically pointed TO Judge
Wells. His high character. his undoubted