Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-09-06

honest, capable and faithful. His services
in Congress and other places of honor and
trust have given him valuable experience
which has been well improved. What he
is he has made himself by ability and I'M
firing industry. He is a man of conviction
and conscience, but sound sense and judg-
ment control him. The State of Maine
will have in him wise Executive and the
republican party safe and trusty leader
No person understands better the varied
interests of our State, none will more faith
fully labor for the prosperity of all classes.
Every republican may cast his vote for
SIDNEY PERHAM in full confidence that
he will govern with prudence and discre-
ton and to the satisfaction of his fellow
citizens. Let none fail to vote for him,
however much the democracy may sound
the praises of their Mcclellan candidate,
whose military experience consisted in
marching down to Richmond and home
again to stay.
For Representatives to Congress we
carry the names of men already tried, with
but one exception, in the places for which
they are candidates. Maine occupies at
this time a leading position in the govern
ment of the nation, through her delegation
in Congress- While attending faithfully to
the interests of their own State, they have
been governed by broad and liberal prin-
ciples adapted to the national growth and
prosperity The records of Congress show
that they have always been true to the
principles of the republican party, and that
our State has been ably represented on all
questions relating to her material inter-
ests. If they have not succeeded in car
rying all measures desired the fault is not
theirs. In the revolution of shipbuilding
from wood and sails to iron and steam
and the depression in commerce existing
the world over we are affected unfavorably,
but our Representatives have not been
idle, and though not successful in obtain
ing relief have accomplished what could
be done under the circumstances. Maine
holds. through Speaker Blaine, the most
influential place in Congress, the next in
Importance to that of President of the
United States Honored thus in the ma
tional councils, the republicans of Maine
have good reason to be proud of their po-
sition and active in maintaining it. They
should 60 to the polls on Monday with
honest pride and vote the republican tick
ct, for under the ascendency of the repub-
lican party our State stands in honor and
strength at Washington beyond what she
ever achieved before. Let every district
swell its majority and send up its Repre-
sentative with an emphatic endorsement.
For county officers and Representatives
to the Legislature we ask the full support
of the party Let no personal rivalry, dis
like or questions of secondary considera-
ton lead to failure to vote or cause the
mutilation of the ticket. Support repub
lican nominations squarely. Avoid all
coalitions with democrats, either by direct
or indirect means. Leave low intrigues
to the opposition. who have no better way
TO improve their fortunes, and have been
long seeking alliances under various pre-
texts and with open and unblushing con-
fessions of their own weakness The
republican party stands by its organiza-
tons when the trial comes. Principles con-
troll it; they kept it steady while the ma
ton rocked with civil war, and they will
hold it steadiast against the weak seduc-
tons and assaults of the opposition in
these days of peace.
Finally, let it be remembered that the
influence of our election will be felt in other
States. If the republican line stands firm
in Maine our friends who have sharp bat
ties to fight in the southern and western
States will be strengthened. Let us roll
up majority that will gladden. their hearts
and aid them to hold their ground. Re-
publicans of Maine! put your energies
into the work, and let us hear from every
city, town and plantation good report of
your doings at the polls ON Monday next.
INJURED INNOCENCE.