New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-08-02
MAINE.
A DULL CAMPAIGN.

A. DULL CAMPAIGN.
<ryusr CorrsspoRdenoe Of The Boston Journal
There never was 2 quieter campaign than
that in progress in this State Scarcely an alusion
made TO II in any school district at the crossroads
Both parties, II by common consent. are laying on
their and taking 1t easy Our state election takes
place on the 18th of september Before that time arrives
not unlikely that during the last week there may be
activity shown. although no arrangements as YET
to onr know ledge have been made either side for
public meetings The Hon. Sidney Perham, the present
Incumbent of the chair OF Chief Magistrate
While -" the Democrats are running against him
the Hon. Charles p. KimbaL Both of these gentle
nearly Of the same age, were born among me
hills Of oxford County, and were schooInates IN the
same district. On reaching manhood, GOV Perhan
chose to become farmer, while Mr. Kimball became
manufacturer OF carriages in Portland Both are gen
tlemen of ability and integrity and have been the arcm
tects OF their fortunes they are both oI the sahe
religious faith Unversallst), and each commands the
highest respect Both have been more or less active
political life; but while Mr.. kimDall has never nlieu
office Gov Perham has been not only member OF the
state legislature but has served In the national halls OF
legislation. Members OF the Legislature ana county
officers are also be voted for candidates Tor which VIII
be nominated at the proper time -, 49,. ,.,u
be falling of i'll the total vote; Last year the totai
vote reached nearly 10000 of which Gov feThan H..
ceived 5iOl5, and clear majority OF oz3o ~ ~ on'y
when we have an active campaign and party spirit runs
high that full vote is brought out IN which event te
total he sent to over 10000 with an
Republican majority In the present campaign helther
party have occasion to get out their last man. or 70
vote early and often" and result the strength OF
either party will not be shown Maine - as Tue 70 w.
Republican party as the needle 70 the pole f0p enO'
find an intelligent Democrat who Will deny thht GOV,
Perham and the Republican ticket VIII he DahusomSy
elected The Republicans know tho state IA bale ne
cause their marty was never better united in better
accord than now. -, ~.
The new departure" as it Is termed, OF the Demo,
cratic party may be safely set down as perfect failure
in Maine Even the Augusta Convention, which made
the late Mr. Yallandighams last political movement one
the panks of their platform, when its members us
persed their respective homes the syest ana lTOteus
like politician among them could not refrain from pac-
ing their dexter fingers To their nasal organs ana as
they closed one eye, chuckng over Their clever ntue
performance OF legcrdermnn. When Mr.. Kimball ac-
cepted the nomination for Governor tho new de-
parture ignored in his letter We have yet TO see
the first Democratic paper that out in support OF
On the contrary, the most prominent journals either
burst OF indignation which they make attempt at
cOncealIng. .
Ia spite of such Views however, there is not the
slightest prospect Of any party division or want Of fealty
The Democrats of Maine although they disagree
10 certain essentials in party policy and management,
are too well disciplined and IN hand to have their forces
or their line show any signs OF waverlng
b partv viii 90 10 the polls IN September with as bod
front as ever There may lie slraggers, but they VIII
be none the less Democrats.