The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-09-07
Wednesday Evening, September Z,
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In an article in reference to the election
nov close at hand-published few days
since, we advanced reasons pertinent and
cogent, why the Republicans of the 1st Dis
trict, should return JOHN LYNCH that valua-
bic and experienced public servant, to the
next Congress.
There are other reasons, not connected
with Mr. Lynch's success, which are involved
in Republican triumph Oh Monday next.
After four years OF faithful service, Gov.
CHAMBERLAIN is to he lcceeded by new
man. Voluntarily Withdrawing from the
candidacy, the duty of a new selection was
not choice, but necessity.
AS fair full and intelligent State conven-
ton as ever assembled in Maine--and that is
assuming great deal-gatheied to make the
selection. 1t Tell upon man of Irrational rep
utation. Upon man who, in all the walks
of life, public or private, has borne himself in
a most bameess manner.
From his youth up, he has honored himself
and reflected credit upon those who have put
their faith in him from his early day, till this
time.
Rising from the ranks of humble life, where
so many able men have had their origin,
working his way up by the force Of his men,
tai qualities, perseverance, and moral attri-
butes, he is just The man that deserves the
support of the thous inds in this State, who
have sprung, like our candidate, from the
ranks of labor, and are every day striving to
advance themselves by sturdy eff)rts in the
various walks of life open to all.
When young man, avoiding all the allure
ments of 2aiety aud dissi patton, strikes for
the higher lille, and carries his resolves sue
cessIully through, thus setting an example to
the thousands who need such light, he de
serves the thanks and support Of all men
From the beginning Hon. SIDNEY PER
HAM has made these manly efforts to rise iu
the scale, and lie has won the race.
After the preliminary advancement in town
affairs, he goes to the Legislature He be-
comes the Speaker Of tie House-his friends
and neishbors know him and tlust him. His
worth becomes more widely known, and be is
called to the halls of Congress. The same f.
deity 10 principle accompanies him through
his long service there. Not spot assails his
garments. He retires TO his home with his
reputation enhanced, But such men are not
allowed long to remain in private life. 1t is
well for the Stale that it is so. A candidate
for Governor is wanie and the eyes of the
Republican party are turned with great unan-
unity to two gentlemen. The poll is divided,
and SIDNEY PERlIaM has clear majority
The friends of Gen. HERsEY, with cheerful
alacrity, resolve to sustain the majority candi-
date; and the lad who has been pushing his
fortunes in the right walk is the nominee oil
the great Republican party of Maine!
Was not this nomination emiuenty fit to
be made? Shall it not be triumphantly sus
tanned? Shall Democratic pertinacity iostle
such man aside? The Republican party, if
we have not sadly misinterpreted their spirit
and love of good government, intend to per-
NIT no such results.
But, elections do not carry themselves
There must be individual exertions. 1t is a
maxim in war, ''never to lespise the enemy
1t is equally vital in politics. Let no step be
left untaken because your opponent is in mi
nority. Neglect often raises minorites to ma
jorities. We trust we shall have no such NOR
tifications to record on Monday evening next.
1t can be best avoided by every Republican in
the State resolving it shall not be so. A full
vote. in Maine, gives tremendous Republic
can victory. Let US resolve to have full
vote