Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-10-19

is almost equally so with you. hope it may
be successful, as we desire, In building mp
brotherly love between the two peoples Of the
same blood and speaking the same language
as ourselves, and that it may prove in the
| end a most cordial bond Of friendship, in
which think they are equally interested.
Then followed the health of the Governor
General of Canada, whoFesponded. He said
it had often been remarked that there Is un-
friendly feeling among Americans towards
Englishmen, but he could scarcely believe it
after what he had seen on this occasion. He
eulogized the Treaty of Washington.
The health of the Governor of Maine fol-
lowed, who spoke words of cordial welcome
to the guests of the State. He also spoke in
praise Of the State, and mentioned some of
her resources. The road inaugurated would
change the travel Of the world.
The health of the Governor of New Bruins
wick was proposed. Twenty-one years ago
he advocated the building of this road. He
spoke enthusiastically of President Grant and
the preservation of our Union from destruc-
ton by the rebels. He favored the Union
cause from the start, and challenged the
United States to enter the race for success in
the arts Of peace with the country he repre-
scented.
Senator Hamlin then called up a choir of
singers who sung "God save the Queen" and
yankee Doodle" after which he introduced
Secretary Belknap to speak for the War De-
L. a. Ill. A.
sending of supplies to Sheridan for Chica-
60, showing that the army might be an instru-
ment of benevolence and charity as we'll as
destruction.
Hon. John A. Peters called up Hon. VIM.
II. McCrillis of Bangor. MIR. McCrillis
spoke of his efforts many years ago in favor Of
the Aroostook. Now rs miles of E. & N. r.
R. pass over the very route which he had
struggled for then. He eulogized John A.
Poor as the father of the road.
Secretary Robson was next called out.
He said our government had established prin-
ciples Of internationl law in the Treaty of
Washington that would control the world and
promote universal peace. Though he repre-
sents one of the means of carrying on war
fare, still his sentiment is that of our illustri-
Gus chief "Let US have Peace" The great
Anglo Saxon government are now united in
peace. If the time ever comes when they
have to face a common danger they might
face the world and will not shrink.
Dr. Upper, President of the Privy Coun-
Gil was next introduced. He spoke of the
strong friendly feeling existing in his govern
ment toward this country. When Sumpter
was fred upon he said Governor Howe then
member of the Legislative body of Nova
Scotia, moved q resolution which was Sec
onded by himself and carried unanimously.
He also moved resolution of coincidence
and sympathy at the death of President
Lincoln.
Hon. John A. Peters read despatch of
congratulation to the meeting from the Presi.
dent of the Board of Trade, which was re-
ceived with cheers. He then called out
Speaker Blaine.
Mr.. Blaine said much had been spoken of
the wedding contaminated to-day in the cele-
bration over the completion and opening of
the E. & N. A. Railroad to. day, Blu, the silver
wedding and the golden wedding would be
tar grander than this. He said when those
events occur, st. John and Bangor will have
outstripped In wealth aud commercial i'm
portance the now two great cities of Ger
many, Hsmberg and Bremen.
Ex-Governor Howe of Nova Scotia made
humorous and telling speech, urging the
union Of the people of the two governments.
President Rice Of the Maine Central was
then called out by Senator HamlIn. He
said there was great rejoicing over the mere
building of this 200 miles of railroad. There
had been $4,000 miles built in the country
with not so much rejoicing as at this event.
The reason is because there is a bond of
amity between two governments. He then
spoke of the difficulties which had been con-
jured up about the building of the Northern
Pacific, many of which were bugbears and all
of which were nearly overcome, but he said
the custom houses ON the border between
Maine and the Dominican of Canada was a
seri us difficulty which ought to be obliter-
ated.
With brief remarks from Mr.. Stockwell of
the Boston Journal in response to call upon
him in relation to the influence of the Press
upon this and other railroads, and with
complimentary and congratulatory sentiment
offered by the Governor General of Canada,
the meeting adjourned.
TWAS one Of she most spirited, talented
and powerful meetings ever held in the time
of our State, and augurs well for the pros
perity Of. the new enterprise. The liberality
and public spirit of Bangor shone prominent
ly.
From four to six o'clock Gen. Grant held
public reception at the hall, and thousands
of Maine citizens were gratfied to take by
the hand their President. Between the same
hours there was review and bayonet drill
in Davenport Square in the presence of dis