The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1868-08-28
Mr.. Shatr accepts.

II becomes our pleasant duty to inform our
readers that Charles A. Shaw. Of Biddeford, has
accepted the Democratic nomination for Con-
gress. There has been great deal Of anxiety
on this point. Mr.. Shaw Is o coy, shy, reluc,
tant man upon whom honors, blushing and un.
blushing, have to be thrust. 1t isprobable that
had II not been for the manner in which his
claims have been presented by the Biddeford
Democrat, paper with which Mr. Shaw has
nothing to do except In the incidental relation Of
editor, he never would have thought Of himself
as an embryo Congressman. But he has been
nominated, and like Seymour and Vallandgham
and DR.. Garcelon, he reluctantly accepts. Like
them he has written letter. lie thinks the
situation 70 serious as to demand statesman
ship usually attaching only to maturer years
than he has attained, and which he fears far
transcends what no possesses. lie adds: III
therefore can contribute to that CDemocratic)
success to q greater extent than perhaps some
others might, feel It obligatory to do 80. I
make no professions whatsoever to unusual
craftsmanship &C."
Mark the modcsty Of this statement. Pooh,
man, hold up your head Mr.. Lynch hasn't
30 much the advantage in age, after all, and
besides this ability to contribute" to success
Is the very thing that got you the nomination.
With your party that ability would make
amends for far greater deficiencies than yours.
The story that certain sons Of Belial have circu-
lated to the effect that you were nominated by
your crafty party associates for the purpose Of
"kiling you off," knowing that you could not
be elected, as they nominated Smart to run
against washburn, Is foul Islander which you
had best "hurl back with scorn and indigna-
ton"
You must get rid Of these bashful, difident
ways, Mr.. Shaw. Statesmanship, say you 7
Only compare your record with that Of Mr.;
Lynch. While he was acquiring something Of
competence In the plodding, hum-drum ways Of
legitimate business, you had already discovered
q trick worth two Of his. Like the "retired
physician whose sands Of life had nearly run
out' you inserted In the papers those attrsc-
tive little advertisements adiuring the public to
ssend ten cents" and receive directions for &C
cumulating wealth or curing corns. Don't let
Mr.. Lynch get the better Of you through unwise
concessions on your part. Bethink yourself,
dear sir, Mr.. Lynch's craftsmanship never
sought expression through such original chan
nels as yours. His portrait never paid an en-
trance fee into New York periodicals. His au-
photography never paid ten cents line into the
eIcheauer Of publishing houses. He never
bought q newspaper for the purpose Of explain
ing to the public his qualifications for Office.
As for Lynch's "statesm anship," what shall
we saw after your letter. What sort Of states
man Is he who docs the very thing that his
enemy requires. For instance you say:
"The expenses Of government must be brought
within its legitimate income"
Mr.. Lynch belongs to the Radical Congress
that cut down the appropriations Of q Democrat
10 administration $40, 900 900 at the last ses-
sion Of Congress.
Again, .'the army and navy must be cut
down."
Mr.. Lynch would have been glad to reduce
those branches Of the service. were they not
needed 10 keep the hands Of Democratic Rebels
from the threats Of the Union men In the
South.
Again. "ths Fresdmen's Bureau must DO
abolished"
Very we'll, Mr.. Shaw, here Dir. Lynch has
also complied with your requirement. and has
concurred with Q, majority Of . radical Con-
eSss In voting for Its absolute dscontinuAnoe
sftcr the first Of January next, though all the
Democrats in both houses and the President oP-
posed II. !,
"BondhOldsr must pay taxes" you ., In
your letter.
Here the ipjudicions Mr.. Lynch has anticips-
tad Won again. He hvon the present inoome
taI Of Ave per cent, against which Pendle.T s,
votsi though advocating the highWsJman'
tax on tho same ,.d 90 ,
You 20 on with your list Of reforms oeoa :,
ing that ..ta1ss ofall kinds must b reduooa'
Hero again the unvise Mr.. Lynch has plsyeI
into your handa He 10 . party 70 the hsaeA
movement that has removed internal taxes from
noRx THAN TIN fnousAxD DryyEaEr AhnGS,
including raw cotton and manufactures. lie Is
In favor, however, Of raising revenue enough 70
nay the soldiers bounties and pensions, the ID.
tersst on the debt and the current expenses OF
the govsrnment In this latter particular 10
dos not comply with yoar wishes and you have
. good point ON him. Mako he most ef thh
for Mr.. Lynch b undoubtedly such dsma-
gogus - 70 insia upon The fulalmsnt In The