The New York herald., 1860-09-08

State have MONT. re twenty third district OF liza
county, for 4acss 4a:ss Ambrose " .lssS of Jefferson
,sress,
sa CONTEST IN MAINE.
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portIand Corresrondence.
ON. PORTLAND, Me-, Sept. 3, 1850
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IN, U,,,os Sentiment Gctaersng S's"S"-1M -
r.,.rc,. Cou,,no on. in Favor Of Lac and ord6-OS'
80. rS.,t, Of he Republicc, "a Camp Aes.inS' dc'
The campaign IN tb:s etate, now fast approaSnns
,.. = ,ne noy. s,,vc spd coterm.ned that nas ,eep
sces here for long tine. Since the year 1910 sacn
grand ad ous rsng Of tse people in the assertion
Of pr rncip,c has never Every Gay ardcyery
night tere are meetings, prccessions and haargues
Tho most Influential OF the democratic and Of the
republican parlics well goody sprnkng Of others
who are attached party in particular but are de-
voted 70 the onward and prosperous march Of the coun
try are taking the Geld in right earnest to do vigorous
battle for the causes which they enlisted lne
men Of the Douglas active beavers. Their
leaders putting forth surprising energies, and II sue
cess depended perseverance, and dogget deternina
.ion never 70 yed then not ony all the Douglas de-
| mocratic caDdateH YetUrpeo, put tue -itsas ".sAs
hiuuen might begin to make arrangements for
| the transfer Of his crockery 70 the White House.
| But al 10 NOT gold tha. gi:tters, snd those who
are now the confident Of triumphant issue tother
hopes might nrd than days hence taat there
| u many slip between the cup and the lip.
The republicans beginning TO culver 10 their ooos
At the appsarsnces Of things The prospect is not alto
geher pleasing the scenes In India Of which Bnnop
Heber sings They have yet many chances n their svor
but how long these win continue Il serious considera
ton, aud they know this right we'll There is time
enough ngh and win many battle before the election
comes on me republicans In this state may lose half
their chances before the day Of tournament arrives
Already the districts beginning TO waver The
aithfu and constant voice Of the conservative prcs,,
backed by the powerful appeals Of patriotic oratcrswho
are now speeding with the haste OF steam from town 70
tovn-is beginning 70 make an impression little antic-
paed by the republicans They were looking forward 10
an easy triumph In consequence Of the long continued
spsthy and carcessaes Of the srmberipg Bat
/ the sudden resurrection Of Z mighty national spirit
among the farmers, artisans mechanics and Aborers Of
Maine has caused them 70 start with astonhment at the
power Of united patriotism, when once aroused by the
voice OF Justice aud Of duty Tho dsunionisn are, in
deed visiby alarmed They zoe that the great ball OF
popular sentiment has began 70 roll and they tremoe to
think Of the proportions II might attain IN It's rapid
| iutions.
The intelligence nom the interior OF the State that many
republicans are staggering under their ncomprchnsbe
faith, Justify crying out for interpreter Of
mysteries which only designing politicians can resolve,
has shaken OF the ables leaders
that sectional party. Accustomed they have been for
long time 70 regard the democratic party dead
ganizationa galvanized corpsc-thcy did mot fear any
soocess opposon II ~ hands, and in this they were
right enough The oppostion which ID rolling
scfs - ,nsv~
forests Of Maine, In she cses ami Villages Ia the
tains and on the fcacoast-is not opposition Of
the democracy black rcpub The broken ranks
Of The democratic party Try 10 perssadc themselves thai
their old and corrupted creed being purnod and revv
fed by mysterious power for which they cannot
count No harm can Of harmless . belief II tho
grand result accompshedths defeat Of tho sectional
candidates Ba, well 70 know that the powerful op
position which growing into active life every day
IN the natural result OF the judgment OF the
people on the momentous questions whlih divide
ihe republic at this day. Tne agitation O. the
charms for tho solid men Of the states who
have great duties 70 perform On the theatre Of hu
ton, but the novelty h.s nov passed away and IKE
Great Eastern, must be taken 70 Europe altogether,
" Mana. s na Ne way
seeking 70 walk IN the good old paths u their venerable
sor icrsy Year, but for s time Hence The doubling
crowcs the rural dstrcs hence the rising strength Of
,ss opposition hence The alarm and srep,d.'ion Of the
the roaring Of many IL w be too much for the
friends order and the lovers Of Union 70 expect tina,
the enemy will be totally routed this oecasion a1d
completely from the ncld The indifference Of the
mases, and the rsticlness Of the democracy, during
many long years. have given the enemies Of the constta
ton time and opportunity, only 70 strengthen their
Forces but 10 ory themselves In strongly entrcnched
Nor are The conservative men Of this sse bind % The
importance or slant vigilance aud an unaccommotA
ting nshl They have taken their stand upon the broad
|
OF all tho laws While they rcnouncc every ides OF ex
hones, enough 70 slye The same rsht i esery other
state. They the mortal foes Of sctonasm whether
bear aoft any other banner than that which alone
bring peace 70 The xhoe republic.
me camp.ien has nearly reached It's climax and
tho day election draws do the excitement
and esihusasu Of the people increase In every town
and vige gigantic enors are bciur made 10 overthro~
the republican cniitaics and thus The cheer
ing, although the arsi accounts, through republican
sourccs sccrncd Car othcrssc Steady going farmers
who scarcely trouble homselFe about politics
all are now warmly espousns the national cause racy
have lived N see he entire absurty Of the socaier
a Dom 81 ss ~ ~
school And they win not be humbugged BY lis vain spc
sscus any lcngcr Anameer of these intelligent
presentstlve men, who have for years voted With
the republican party have severed their connection
with organization that gives open vo
erce robbery and murder and f5r the future win cast
their votes the sacred integrity Of national cause
ln the city Of Portland ls Confidently expected that
the democrats viii be triumphant. but n rish, say
that sbc republicans are usi cosndoni Of triumphant
| inue. The democrats say that when they were badly
organized 10 The srrng they beat the republicans
city election and thai that their forces better
order their chsnccss of successes must be infinitely greater
The republicans dey them 70 prove this The day ef
election and there the matter necessarily stands In
The msantme, boz sides working ~ for very fe.
ne STATE 10 ringing with speeches Of every form
and oomrlexos, and good deal Of money is
rs nid that ths republicans are sheins
out rather frssly - they are greatly alarmed At the
puesibe result a the election. They know that they
ose Maine NE game al up with Them, and the Unirn
pirh 70 thoroughly aroused that nothing but heavy
bribery and wholesale corruption check Ia its
fovmasosy prcrcm. The repubcan orators are there
ore ket constantly ~ shc Of the people, cndcavor
ing 70 - luce them BY fair vords and gentle promises
While The matter of fact money agent stumping The
ssass and only speaking With golden tongue.