The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1868-02-08
FROM MAIaE.
BANGOR. Ne. Jan. a.


10 tie Editor Ofthe woAhsaNAH's ADVOCATE.
10 my la. gave your readers some &C
count Of the manufacturing city of Lewiston.
Leaving there Won again take the cars WI ich
carry you through some Of the most pictu-
rescue scenery Ia the New England states.
Taking the Maine Central railroad, after a
ride Of about one hundred miles, you reach
Bangor, On the Penobscot River, that being
nearly as far east as the road is made, it be-
ing completed only some twelve miles far
Their but you are still going east, like II u
out on your fertile prairies, you are still 90
ing west But am now nearly az far east
as ] can 20 in the United States, and there
fore ut the opposite point Of California, and
the people down there are beginning 10 think
about getting up to pursue their daily bust
ness, while they have but very snort time
retired 70 rest N the other place, and posi-
bly,, as they have no Maine Liquor Law IL
California, there may be a few stray ones
who have not yet sought their couch, Or If
they have, they NAV be IN that peculiar con-
dItion THAI they have not been sbls to find
it. But down in the moral city Of Bangor
thy are not troubled with any or these draw
hacks. The water here being genu le aud
perfectly pure, you may take any quantity Of
it without its effecting you in the least
Bangor il most delightfully."- situated, beng
surrounded BY some beautiful hills, 10 tie
midst Of the most exquisite scenery. 1t, o.
course, Is Just now entirely frozen up aud
closed, It's navigation BY water being entire
ly suspended II has some very excellent ho-
tells, and also many very fine churches and
public buildings There are also many fine
stores, and vast REcG.Ft ,5r h1-iTess u
transacted. Many ships used 70 be built on
its river, but legislation, that i the name
they give il down here, have entirely des-
troyed II, and ncw they are doing scarcely
anything, which has inf steo incsi IN
Jury upon the town, especially during the
winter I0nths. But every one down here
seems ID think that they have touched BOT.
tom, AMI that something will be done :his
session 10 relieve this branch Of industry and
make American shipping what il once was
the pride Of the world for beauty or con-
struetion and sailing qualities. Bit think
the chances are but slim for many improve
ments al labor puts its foot down, walks in
to congress and legislates for It's own inter
ests. Then, and not till then, viii anything
be done for that once furnishing boiy Of
men, the caulkers ard carpenters, engaged iu
ship building. II is the sams with them as
with any other trade; II capital can make
- nke
do it, lsblr will never be consulted ia the
matter. And why, because labor u,,liks Gap
ltal, does not iOOk alter its own interests m
the legislature. This is where the whole 81
cret lies. and a. soon AZ the great shipbuild-
ers have spent the enormous sums they made
during the war your readers will see how
soon the laws will be changed to enable them
to renew shipbuil1ing again. But what this
city OF Bangor is most celebrated for, il as
bathing place for tourists during the summer
months. Vast numbers visit il 70 enjoy its
cool and bracing air, whilst the rivers and
lakes (of which there are severAD abound
with fish, and the disciples Of oh Isaac Wal
ton can enjoy their fsvOrite sport, perhaps,
better here than 10 any other section Of The
United States. Then the scenery surround
ing them u delightful beyond description.
II il, therefore, no wonder that those who
can afford il MAKES trip in SUMMER time to
30 pleasant and delightful city as Bangor.
There Is but little manufacturing carried
Oh here, only one or two mills. The people
seem TO be thrifty, hardy race, bal 1articu.
arly csreful and shy in all their tasiness
They complain much or The
very long winters they have to end J q. From
November 10 May they are completely shut
up, or rather shut out, from civilization.
Everything being entirely frozen up, and lust
at this time the prospect is anything but In
virng. have not seen anything in the
shape Of wagon on wheels, ever ythine IA
N runners, the railroad cars being the onlv
hings that have any wheels nc NIL. JUST
link OF IL. You Chicagoans, being Ia such
! condition, almost frozen TO death sad mot
Allowed 70 procure anything to thaw YOUR
'elves out This only thing you can do IL to
AXE plenty or water in cary winter. pet
yourselves, like the rivers, frozen ID tight,
md rest till the genial warmth Of spring
again restores yon 70 renewed life and ac-
Iivity.
was unable to End that labor bad taken
any steps 10 protec itself in any way.
could not hear Of any unions except, be-
Iieve, the printers have one. The conse-
quenoe 10 wages are very low, and they have
advanced bus llttle during the war. Another
clear proof Of the utility Of unions But
they anticipate thai protection t. labor will
reach even here in time hut that il win have
10 penetrate through nm lAmonne amounh
of Ice and granite % do 20, y ths opinion
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