The Portland daily press., 1870-03-17

LEWISTON, March 10, 1870.
10 the Editor of the Press:
LEWISTON MUNICIPAL ELECTION - PERSONAL
EXPLANATION BY Mr. DINGLEY.
An anonymous communication appears in
this mornings Press, in which the writer, un-
der pretence of explaining the unfortunate
relative to the election of Mayor, assails me
in that most mean and cowardIy of all the
methods adopted by those who stab personal
character-by innuendo and inference. Had
the gentleman who inspired this communica-
ton signed bis. real name, it probably would
not have been very necessary for me to call
attention to the sfact--so obvious to those who
reside here--that his object was not to explain
the true state of facts, or to promote the in
terests OF the Republican party in this city,
but to pick a bone with me personally To ac-
complish his object, he does not scruple to
connect my name with transaction, with
which he and everybody else here know had
nothing to do, and to insinuate that have oc-
cupied position exactly contrary to what is
the fact. In this city where am well known,
where the facts are familiar to all, and where
the course of the Journal in this matter meets
the approval of the discreet on both sides, it
would not be necessary for me to explain; but
readers elsewhere might be led into error if I
should suffer this assault to pass unnoticed.
In the nominating caucuses exercised the
right of Republican citizen, to vote for those
gentlemen whose nomination thought would
best subserve the interests of the city, of the
Republican party and of the cause of temper
ance: When DR.. j. p. Fessenden was nomi-
mated, the Journal announced in the usual
manner the fact of his nomination. and pull
lished the ticket as the regular Republican
nominees. Personally l went to the polls and
voted for MIR. F., advised others who asked my
opinion, to do SO, and never by a single word
EXPRESSED annrnvo1 Of fooIr RI in
botting movement When the first election
showed that majority OF the Republicans of
this city had refused 10 vote for Mr.. F., not
withstanding he had the prestige of the regu-
lar Republican domination, recognizing, as ev-
cry candid and discreet man must, that state
OF feelings which had induced "bolt' which
included halt of the Republican party and
half OF our trusted leaders, could not be treat
ca as an ordinary detection Oh the outer edge
OF the ranks, counselled Cancellation and har-
mony; and while steadily announcing my per-
sonal intention to support the regular nomi-
nee SO long as he remained in the field, I did
suggest to Mr.. Fessenden whether it might
not be for his OWE interest, and especially for
the interest of the Republican party of this
city, for him and all the other Republicans
voted for, to withdraw. If this be treason,
make the most of it.
The Journal, in such a state of things, while
steadily holding out DR.. Fessenden as the reg.
ular Republican nominee. did not think that
1t was wise or prudent to go further and there
by increase the feeling which existed. It pre-
ferred rather to calm the troubled waters as
far as possible, and to take such course as
would tend to prevent the differences which
IN this matter separated the Republicans of
our city into two nearly equal parties, from
assuming an irreconcilable character.
Begging pardon for occupying SO much of
your space in personal explanation, am
entirely willing to abide by the decision of the
considerate Republicans of the State.
N. DINGLEY, JR,