The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1868-09-18

charge their obligations TO the country - to win
, It's grateful admiration, "a diplomatic way Of
'prophesying Democratic gain. The New York
World Of the 7th said the Republican "major-
ity would be reduced to Ave thousand - sure a
election day comes"
No party ever worked harder to verify this
prediction than did the Maine Democrats. They
imported into that State the great lights Of tho
party, and employed every means In their power
TO get votes. II there Il any sordid or mean ap-
peal to prejudice or interest that was not made
by them, then the repertoire Of this species Of
eiectioneering must DO vastly enlarged with the
yicissitudcs Of each Presidential campaign. The
Democrats began the contest carly, and attempt
oil, last spring, to obtain possession Of many sa-
lent points In the State. In this they were de-
feated, but they toiled on, increasing their ex-
crtions, and appeared to DO gaining advantages,
until the Union forces took the field In earnest
In the middle Of August. Then the copper
heads were everywhere met and driven back.
The people were enlightened by the best Repub-
lican sneakers, and vigorous organization per-
fectcd from Casco to Passamsquoddy Bay. The
entire voting population was thoroughly aroused
70 the danger Of permitting o return to power
of the men who dictated the New York plat
form, and such was the healthy excitement en-
rendered that II was comparatively easy to mar
sbal the whole Republican strength for the
Grand assault In September. Indeed, the dis
tinruishing feature Of the struggle, which has
terminated 60 gloriously, has been the general
desire to nssist in the canvass, and the noble
manner In which the young men have come 10
the rescue. The spirit the latter class displayed
in all the large cities, accounts, in no small de-
gree, for the glorious Republican triumphs In
Portland, Bangor, Lewiston, Bath, and even In
Augusta. that the Unionists carried against i'm
mense odds, large numbers Of Republicans being
omitted from the voting lists by the copperhead
city government.
Mr.. Seymour's "friends" were also thorough
" organized, and standing at the voting places,
In one city, at least, as some whom they had
counted upon as certain, appeared with Rcput-
lican tickets In their hands, they greeted these
citizens, who preferred country to party, as
"turn-coats," "renegades," &c. There were
many Of this class Of patriotic Democrats in all
parts Of Maine, who arc now rejoicing over the
Overwhelming Republican victory. II Is not
yet definitely determined whether the Union ma
iority will exceed or fall little short Of 20,-
600, but II Is already known to be three or four
thousand larger than Mr.. Washburn's In Sep
tember, 1860, when the largest preceding vote
was given. II Mr.. Washburn's excess Of TO-
600 completely demoralzcd the Maine DEM
ocrats so that they were unable to rally at the
ensuing November election, what will be the
natural effect Of Chambcrlain's majority Of 20,-
DOOR The fact Is, the Democrats, throughout
New England, are hors du combat, and can be
beaten in every eastern State In the Presidential
contest. Pendleton's trip to Connecticut ensures
such desired contamination rs New England
In solid column for Grant, rs for Lincoln four
and eight years ago. "Young Greenbacks," as
he Is called, introduced his financial charlatan-
ry to tho citizens Of Bangor and Portland, and
their response was increased Union majorities.
He spoke in Hartford, and this should be enough
II redeem o State like Connecticut. II any
thing more be needed, let the Unionists send for
Vallandigham.
The Republicans Of Maine have, from the
first, realized the Importance Of their position,
and the necessity Of 30 vanquishing the COM
mon enemy that the copperheads could derive
no consolation from the result Of the election.
Gloriously have they done their duty, and won
success inspiriting the Republicans in oil por-
tons Of the Union, and encouraging them, par
ticuarly in the doubtful States, If such there
are In the North; to labor with redoubled ener-
ny under the encouraging stimulus Of assured
triumph impaired by the tried and ever true
Republicans Of Maine.
From the Boston Advertiser
The republicans Of Maine have gone beyond
their promises; and judging from the partial
returns at the hour Of writing, they bid fair to
reach tho high-water mark Of 1865. The re-
publicans Of Massachusetts, and Of the country
send congratulations, and will follow the In
Tn all ha la
cities the republicans have greatly increased
their vote, and In most Of them have gained
upon the careful canvass Of the State committee.
As uniform efforts were made throughout the
State, we have no reason to look for different
response from the remote towns, not In tho way
of immediate communication with the rest.
Maine Is, to be sure, but one Of thirty-seven
States, and could not be better than republican.
But the remaining thirty-six, some Of them b
evenly balanced that the slightest impulse might
turn the scale, were anxious to see whether tho
first Of the contested republican States would
take the field with lukcwarm and faltering zeal,
which would have been the signal Of probable
defeat In the general election, or with the conf
dent and firm step which would give assurance
Of certain victory. Twenty thousand majority,
possibly twenty-five thousand. Is an aggregate
vote Of 125, 900, will leave nothing uncertain on
that score and the value Of tho majority will
DO found In the fact that II determines the vote
of many other States, and puts the general re-
suit beyond all controversy. For this brilliant
result, great credit Is due to Mr.. Blaine and his
associates on the State Central Committee, and
to the speakers ut home and from abroad who
have done gallant service In all parts Of the
State. The local organizations have at the
same time been unusually active and thorough
and all their resources have been put to their
best use. With such an example before them,
the republicans in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and the
Northwest, cannot fail to DO filled with fresh
spirit, and to set their mark higher than any
they have yet hoped to reach.