Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-09-07

ton of W inslow, with the expressed hope that
he would not decline TO stand as a liberal re-
publican candidate"
MIR. Blaine In Granite Hall.
Granite Hall was packed at an early hour
last evening, with ladies' and gentlemen to
listen to an address from their distinguished
fellow townsman, Speaker Blaine, who dis
cussed some Of the more important issues
pending in the present campaign.
His Honor, Mayor Evcleth, presided, who
introduced Mr. Blaine in q neat, graceful
| speech.
As Mr. Blaine came forward he met with
reception of which he may well be proud.
The enthusiasm was Sc great that he was I'M
| able to begin lis remarks for some time. Af-
ter thanking the audience for their cordial
greeting, Mr.. Blaine proceeded to speak of
the constitutional amendments as the great
| triumphs of the republican party, and showed
the pressing necessity of each Of them. They
were necessary in order that our people at
home should have the protection guaranteed
TO our citizens abroad lie arraigned Mr..
Greeley and the democratic party in opposi-
ton to these measures. Under the cry sf
''iocal government, they would pass over to
mobs and murderers in the South, citizens of
the nited States whose rights have been as
sailed, and not permit federal interference.
He sharply criticised the position of Greeley,
and thoroughly analysed his letters of accept
ance, ard his position on the financial ques-
ton lie show cd the depth Of the cry for
'uniyersal amnesty" and that the govern
ment had been magnanimous, generous and
just to its enemies. The charges of General
Grants nepotism and that he had received
gifts, were shown in their true light and ridi-
culed as they deserved. Mr.. Blaine closed
| with an appeal to his fellow citizens to roll up
a regular old Kennebec majority for Gov. Per-
ham.
The speech was able, logical and dignifed.
and was received with marked demonstrations
of approval. At its close three hearty cheers
were given for Mr. Blaine. Good music was
furnished by the Augusta Band.
Summary of Religious Intelligence.
The camp-meeting at Iodgdon has been
held the past week.
There will probably be a number of cand-
Parish in Portland, should the society decide
to accept Mr.. Baileys resignation.
The Uniyersalists of Rockland have had
preaching much of the time the past spring
and summer, and it is their intention to settle
minister as soon as the services of one can
be obtained, who is fitted for the position.
Mr. Durcn of Bangor, the Secretary, has
added to the Minutes of the Congregational
State Conference, list of 342 Congregational
churches with the towns alphabetically ar
ranged.
The record OF the membership Of the First
Baptist church in Watervile has been print
ed. 1t includes history of the church. Ar
ticles of Faith, Church Covenant, list of
present officers and members, &c.
The Harrison f. b. church was organized
nearly fifty years ago, about three miles from
what is now the village and business part of
the town. 1t now numbers one hundred, with
a Sunday school Of the same size, located
with very attractive church building in the
village, well united, and enjoying gradual
and permanent growth.
Jedediah Morrill,, Esq, of Watervle, has
added $500 to the S2500 given by him in March
last to the First Universalist Society in Wa
terville, making So 900 in all, and as per-
manent fund for the support of said society.
There will be a Congregational Missionary
Convention in Bangor Sep. l9th, afternoon
and evening.
An Advent camp meeting has Just been
held at Mechanic Falls.
The conservation Of the Episcopal church
Mt Winn by appointment of Bishop Nicely,
will occur on Thursday, Sept. 18th.
Rev. Mr.. Tibbetts of Beverly Mass, re-
cent graduate of the Bangor Theological
Seminary, is temporarily occupying the pull
pit of the First Congregational Church in
Buehill.
Rev. w. w. Nutting of Skowhegan will
preach at the Universalist church in Gardiner
Sunday afternoon.
Five thousand persons were in attendance
on the camp-meeting at Belfast.
The Universalist State Sunday school con
vention will be held at Waterville on the 10th
of October. In the afternoon there will be
opening exercises, and an essay on the one
lesson system, followed by discussion of its
merits. Z. NJ. address on some subject
connected with Sunday schools, followed by
discussions and remarks l7th, Thursday A.
NJ. an essay on Sunday school libraries, with
discussion by various persons. A. M. an essny
on the subject, what the denomination aim to
accomplish, and how to awaken an interest in
the work. Discussions will follow. If cir