The Republican journal., 1871-06-01
Gen. Roberts Declines.

We have been aware for some months
that Gen. Roberts had decided to decline
a denomination As Democratic candidate
for Governor. Little has heretofore been
| said in respect to this determination, be
cause of a hope that the General might be
induced to reconsider his dccsiln n. But
his letter published in the Bangor Demo-
crat of last week, sets the matter at rest.
1t is as follows
BANGOR, May %, 1870.
SIR:-Nery sincerely thanking my Demo-
cratic friends, and all others. for their cordial
support during the Gubernatoria campaign of
| September last. now, for reasons OF a private
nature, feel compelled to solicit from them the
Indulgence of being allowed to decline IA re-
nomination the present year.
The political signs of the times, everywhere,
OF late have too ominous. too 81 gncant, TO be
easily misnterpreted. 4 brilliant future doubt
less awaits our tried, steadfast, and time honor
| Ell democracy. Nevertheless, must, at all
hazards, during the coming campaign, he per
mitted to serve in the ranks rather than in :,
more elevated position
| Firmly believing that God will ever defend
and maintain the right, and that more lust,
liberal, and expansive regime is soon to pre-
vail throughout the entire country. East, West,
North, and South,
remain,
Most respectfully yours,
CHAs. W. ROBERTS.
General James H. Butler, Chairman, Dem.
State Com.
This withdrawal is a matter OF profound
regret. The Democrats of the State, CON
scious of the high qualities and personal
popularity of their candidate will hear
with sorrow of his determination. The
thousands outside the Democratic organi-
cation, who, attracted by his sterling
qualities, gave our candidate their sup
port, will deplore that they cannot again
honor him and themselves with their I'M
solicited votes The old Democrats,
whose heads have grown gray in devotion
to the party the young and ardent mem
bers OF the organization that hopefully
look forward to its coming ascendancy;
the Generals companions in arms who
stood by him in the eld-all will hear
with sadness of his retirement.
1t will be the duty of the Convention
which assemblies at Augusta on the 9th
inst, to select, from among the many
prominent and worthy Democrats Of the |
State, standard bearer. The material |
is abundant. Scattered over the State
are scores of trustworthy men in the |
ranks of the Democracy with the qualities
to acceptably fill the gubernatoral chair
of Maine. They come into view, as we
pass our minds eye from west to east and |
from north to south
OF those who would make popular can
didates and acceptable Governors, and
that have not been before the people, we |
can name Hon Charles p. kimball, Hon.
w l.. Putnam, and Gen Sam. Anderson
of Portland; Henry X. Bradbury, Esq,
of Hollis; Caleb r. Aver Esq, of Cor
nish; Hon. Joseph Titcomb, of Kenne-
bunk Dr. Alonzo Garcelon, Of Lewiston;
Hon. j. w. Bradbury and ARENAS Libby,
Esq, of Augusta; Hon. f. W. Farley, of
Newcastle; A. p. Gould, Esq, of Thorn
aston; Arno Wiswell, Esq, of Ellsworth;
Hon. j. c. Talbot, and Geo Walker, Esq,
OF Machias; George b. Burns. Esq, of
Calais; j. c. Madigan, Esq, of Houlton
Gen. Gorham J.. Boynton, w. II. Nc
Crillis, Esq. and Geo. w. Ladd, Esq. of
Bangor; with probably others whose
names do not occur to us. There is no
lack Of excellent timber for democratic
platform in Maine, or of candidates who
will do honor to the party in the cam
paign, and to the office when elected.