Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-08-01
THE STATE CAMPAIGN.

THE STATE CAMPAIGN
The campaign in this State is viewed
with great deal of interest by the demo-
cratic party. While upon the surface
there appears no excitement, underneath
exists activity and the hope of accomplish
ing result which will give encourage
ment for future efforts. The democratic
gains made in the late congressional cleo
tons, and the success in New Hampshire,
furnish stimulus that gives unusual ener-
gy to the democracy. If these things can
be done in other States why not in Maine !?
is the the question they ask themselves.
Acting under the inspiration of this idea
they nominated what seemed to them their
most available candidate, adopted in a
mild form the new departure policy, and
are quietly working to poll as large vote
as they can. The riot in New York, show
ing the democrats in league with the mob
and exposing their cowardice and imbe
cility, also the exposures of the gigantic
robberies of the Tammany ring, have had
discouraging effect upon the party in
Maine; but the importance of the cam
paign is felt to be so great by their leaders
in this and other States that these adverse
influences cause them to increase their
efforts. Their hope is TO reduce the re-
publican majority this year, as an argu.
ment to influence other States this year
and tire Maine election next year. To eff
feet this no means will be lacking, no labor
undone. The following which we take
from an article in the Boston Post shows
the feeling among the democratic leaders,
and how they regard the election in Maine.
The canvass that has opened in Maine re-
fleets the whole of this ominous contest. In
to its discussions. are crowded all the grave
and absorbing issues that relates to the future
of the nation. 1t is far more than a local
test of party strength; every current circum-
stance lifts it to the level Of a general con-
test; it is colored with the interests that oc-
casion all the present debates and investiga.
tons of the people; and it would be ill-tmed
altogether, if it did not grapple resolutely
with such questions as an unchecked habit Of
usurpation by Congress, the imbecility of the
Administration, the ignorance Of public Off
GERS. and universally extravagant and cor
rup: practices in the Government have fairly
forced upon its attention. With the surpris-
ing popular reaction in New Hampshire, and
the uncovering of the prolonged abuses of
radicalism in that neighboring State, Maine
cannot but be aroused to institute fresh and
unusually thorough search into the claims of
the party of false pretences that still domi-
mates its interests and stamps the general i'm
preston OF its sentiments and opinions. The
action OF New Hampshire is greatly strength
ened by that of other States; revolution in
popular sentiment has manifested itself from
the Atlantic to the Pacific, and to-day the
great States of Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana
and Missouri are ready to turn their backs on
party whose pathway is strewn with the
wrecks OF broken promises, and whose only
monuments are powerful monopoles and a
shattered Constitution.
This shows the light in which the de-
mocracy regard the coming election in
Maine. Let the republicans see to it that
they make no mistake as to the plans
and strength of their antagonists. They
will be disappointed if they calculate upon
democratic inactivity and relax their own
effort. 1t might reduce our majority in
Maine SO as to be triumph for the democ-
racy, even though they failed to carry the
State. 1t is but few weeks now to the
election, and that time should be improved
in active organization and work to bring
out our full strength at the polls. Let our
conventions and caucuses nominate their
best men, to the end that harmony NAV
prevail, and the best interests of the par
" and the public be promoted. The
conventions should be well attended and
where practicable good speaking should
De secured. Above all let us not conduct
the campaign on the idea that the demo.
Gratis will make no struggle, but rather on
the principle of being always prepared.
under which We shall never be SURPRISED
nor beaten. Had the republicans Of New
Hampshire realized before election III,
possibility of the state Of things which ex.
isis there now, they would have electef
their governor overall opposition, and hel,
the legislature. After election it is to,
late to correct mistakes in the campaign
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