The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1868-05-15


Palmer Of the Iowa Stats REPEATER, wss nomin-
a,cd by reclamation, Tor Congress, without
even the formality Of . ballot. Mr.. Palmer
was introduced to the Convention. and In the
course Of his remarks expressed the belief that
the popular apprehension that the Hon. J. W.
Grimes would vote In the United States Senate
for the acquittal Of Andrew johnson was with
ont liquidation, and that the voice Of Iowa In
that body would be unbroken in favor Of YER
dict which would sever the political head Of the
American Nero from his corrupt body. This
announcement vas received by the Convention
and audience With applause. .i!ls,
A contested election case Is being examined
in New London, CT. The testimony shows that
ten or twelve men voted in New London, some
Of whom were residents Of nelghboirng towns,
ono Of New jersey, two ofRhoic Island, one Of
Grecnport, L. l., and one who had not taken
out his first naturalization papers. That's the
way democratic gainr" are made.
The Irish Republic. speaking the Banks
Bill for the protection Of American citizens in
foreign countries, passed on the 3Oth ult., says:
"What Democracy has failed to do In fifty years,
Republicanism has done in seven. Let our
people stand by the men who are true to lber-
IT, Let them respond to this action Of this Re
publican Congress, and cast their ballots for the
next Republican candidate for the Presidency"
tisrcported that the President suggested the
passage in stanbery's argument which assures
the Senate that It need not have any fears Of
his future course II he is acquitted. No Rcpub-
lican Senator is humbugged by any such prom
ises made just before the trial Is concluded.
The Connecticut Legislature has elected Re
publican officers in both branches.
The Presidents favorits Sunday hymn
"Safsly through another week." 1t Is expected
that III change his tune before long.
Senator Grimes and half dozen other Scna-
tors have received letters threatening assassins-
ton.
One thing Is noticeable In the eloquent speech
of Mr.. Evarts, in defence Of the President. lie
does not mention the name Of Andrew johnson.
lie speaks Of the Office Of Chief Magistrate, Of
It's dignity, lis vast responsibility, its high du-
ties, its great prerogatives; and with consum-
mate skill and adroitncss attempts to impress
Senator's with the idea that man fit for the
place Is under impeaohment-that their verdict
Of guilty Is somehow to lower tho power and
prestige Of that great Office.
There is no want Of harmony among the Re
publicsns in the Senate, and the impression
now Is that there will be strict party vote on
the verdict. The reported detection docs not cx-
tend to more than three Senators.
An impartial suffrage convention. composed
Of persons who oppose the action Of the Repub-
lcan State Convention Of the 9th Of March,
was held In Baltimore Wednesday. Judge
Bond was chosen President Of the Convention,
and q full delegation elected to the Chicago Con-
vention. .
The Ralcigh(N. CO. Star(ex-rebel) Is reason
ably philosophical over the ratification OF the
new Constitution in North Carolina. II recon-
mcuds everybody to bear in mind that, however
much they may dislike II, they have got to
live under Il till they can get better one, and
the sooner they 20 to work to make the best OF
their condition, the better for them. This Is
sensible.
It Is remarked that during the delivery ofMr.
Grocsbeck's speech on Saturday Mr. Doolittlc
was moved to tears. His last previous lachry-
mose exhibition was at Philadelphia Convention.
The Harrisburg State Guard says: "Morc
Republicans from this State viii attend the Re
publican National Convention at Chicago, than
ever went from Pennsylvania to similar body.
The masses Of the party arc determined not to
let their representatives sell them out" "
General Meade has declined to obey writ Of
habeas corpus issued by Judge Busted, and the
trial Of the prisoner, In whose behalf II was Is
sued, will proceed BY military commission.
A dispatch from Florida to q member Of Con-
grcss says that the Constitution has been adopt
ed, and the Legislature Is Republican. The 70
construction Committee agreed to adopt the Con-
stitution Of South Carolina with an agreement
inserting impartial suffrage, similar to the one
inserted in the Arkansas Constitution. ,.
Copperhead definition Of satrap; A military
officer whose political views are not democratic.
So far as heard from, tho indications are that
the Florida constitution has been ratified by
about 5000 majority. Tho Reed (Republican)
ticket Is elected by small majority.
WHAT DOES 1T MAMA conservative paper
in Massachusetts,, in referring to the several
lives of Gen. Grant, written by different au-
thors, says, "Any man elected asains the Dem
ocratc ticket should have moro than one life, for
every one 50 elected has been called to lay down
his life before retiring from Office, while never
democrat has died In the Office" Tho state
ment Of this fact brings Its own reflections.