The Portland daily press., 1868-08-17
The Camp Fires Burning Brightly
AN ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING.

large numbers at their headquarters, Lancas-
ter Hall, Saturday evening. A spirit of enthu-
siasm prevailed such as we have not before
witnessed dnring the present campaign. Soon
after seven o'clock the Republican ARTILLERY
came along on their way to Ligonia to attend
fag-raising, and listen to addresses from Col
Mckee and Gen. Shepley. A large portion of
the Republicans joined in the procession and
marched out to Ligonia to the inspiring music
of the Portland Band.
The Grant and Colfax Club was called to
order in Lancaster Hall by Vice President
Hon. George w. Woodman, who made few
telling remarks. He was followed by Messrs
Symonds, Reed and Haskell, who made spirit
ed addresses. The Forest City Band was
present, and their fine music gave zest to the
meeting. But for the attractions at Cape Eiz-
abeth the hall would have been crowded to its
utmost capacity.
The Democrats had meeting at Old City
Hall, but the paucity of numbers caused an
early adjournment.
RAISING OF A GRANT AND CoLFAx FLAG AT
LIGoNIA VILLAGE, CAPE ELIZABETH.
The Republicans of this quiet little village
of Ligonia are wide awake, and intend to do
good service in the cause of liberty and equal
rights in the approaching contest.
On Saturday, at s o'clock P. NJ, at the term
ination Of Vaughn's Bridge, a handsome cam
paign flag, under the auspices OF the inhabi
tants, was thrown to the evening breeze amid
the cheers of a vast assembly, the roar Of
salutes, the music of the band, and display
of ra- A
Oh the ground, attired in their new and bril-
liant uniform, and participated in the exer-
cises
Gordon r. Garden, Esq, presided, and pre-
sented Col. Mckee, of Kentucky, to the peo-
pie, who was heartily received. He commenc
ed nearly as follows:
Gentlemen and fello,o friends Il am happy to
meet you here, and am glad to see much
enthusiasm Tt mist Ia a plnasIirA for every
loyal man and woman to meet together on
these occasions. He then remarked that we
have met the enemy with cannon and mus
Retry and every thing that human invention
could invent, and now we must encounter
them at the ballot box. We should also feel
proud of our flag, for it is the emblem of the
free, and it floats over the broad extent OF
empire, and we have never rallied under any
other. But there has been party that has
sought to trample our glorious banner to the
dust and set up another standard. That party
was the Democratic, and the Southern States
were slaves to the northern wing of this party
which inaugurated the rebellion. We have
gained great victory over them, and are de-
termined to compel them to pay devotion to
one flag. He also took up the points which the
Democratic party allege against the Republi-
cans, and spoke first of the Freedmen's Blu
reau, observing at the head Of it was Gen.
Howard, and a more gallant soldier never
handled the sword, or purer patriot never
breathed the air of heaven. The Democrats
had voted to have this Bureau suspended that
Lad accomplished so much good, but now they
are in favor of it and that is their consistency.
He then remarked that they grumbled about
the taxes which the war had made. But for
these d emoerats we should have had no war.
He said they were now afraid that the Repub-
lican debt is not to be paid; but here they are
mistaken, for we intend to pay every dollar of
it and make them help us.
He spoke of Government bonds, and said
the party own largely in them. Another thing
he observed which troubled the Democracy
was the negro, and their being allowed the
right of suffrage; also they have great fears
that affairs will advance to such crisis that
even their daughters may be united in the
bonds of conjugal love with the colored men;
but he apprehended no such thing, and if the
daughter of Democrat could find no one else
to join hands with than the negro, he thought
the black man would have the worst of the
bargain. lApplause.)
Col. Mckee is a fluent speaker, and throws
himself wholly into his subject His wit is
keen, and he hits in the right place. In con-
Guiding he pictured brilliant future for our
country.
After music from the band Gen. Shepley was
next introduced and three cheers were given
him. He commenced his remarks as follows:
Fellow citizens-You have assembled tonight
to unfurl to the breeze flag bearing the
name of Grant, Colfax and Chamberlain. He
reviewed in clear manner and at reat length
the policy and course of Horatio Seymour. and
showed what mean and contemplate record
his had been. But as Lee surrendered to the
States so will Seymour to Grant
A mere synopsis of this able speech cannot
do it justice. Suffice it to say that it was one
of the Generals best efforts, and gave entire
satisfaction. The exercises closed with cheers
for the flag and the speakers.
The Republican Artillery came out in strong
numbers and made fine appearance They
returned to the. city about II o'clock and
marched to the residences of Col. j. M. Brown
Hon. g. w. Woodman, Col. w. A. Winship.
G. M. Chase and L. Varney, Col L. B. Smith
and others, which were brilliantly Illuminated
the Artillery saluting them as they passed.
1t was fine demonstration.