The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-08-10
Wide Awake and Red Hot !
Especial to the Press,1

BANGOR, Aug 9.-Although the day is in
tensely hot, the mercury running up to hun
dred, the people are pouring into the city, from
every avenue, by hundreds and thousands, from
the country. The city is literally decked out
with flags of the most unique description bear
ing the names of Grant and Wilson. Hundreds
of residences are adorned with flags, while
every store with rare exceptions on Hammond
and State streets, show their colors. Notable
among the buildings decorated are Wheelwright
& Clark's block Jones' block, the Wing office
and Adam block, the former being almost eu-
trely covered with splendid decorations.
At half-past eleven the Piscataquis train ar
rived with 1900 people, with the Dover and Sc
bee bands Among the banners wac one bear
ing the device, Eighteen hundred ignorant
people from Piscataquis' This is intended as
compliment to Mr.. Lebroke, who, in intro
ducing Woodhull-Tilton to Dover audience,
apologized for the Ignorant audience" The
steamer Katahdin came up loaded with passen-
gers from the Bay towns. The Portland
train, with II cars, arrived at 2:30 with 1900
people, followed, half an hour later, by another
train of ID cars with nearly 1000 more. The
Houlton train arrived at 230 with 1000 people
from the upper Penobscot. A later train had
800 more. The procession formed at 2 80 under
the direction of Gen. Daniel White as Chief
Marshal, with number of aids, and headed by
body of mounted men. The first division,
commanded by Gen. Charles Hamlin, was COM
posed Of the Bangor, Brewer and neighborins
Grant Clubs. The second division, command
ed by Gen. H. NJ. Plaisted, was composed of
the Piscataqis clubs and delegations. Capt J.
A, Dole commanded the third division, COM
posed of the Houlton, Calais and other delega-
tons on the European Railroad. The fourth
division was commanded by Capt. John E.
Reynolds and was composed of the Portland,
Waterville, Lewiston, Skowhegan, Kendall's
Mills, and other western delegations. The fol-
lowing bands were in the procession: Bangor
Cornet, Emmett of Bangor, Houlton Band,
Portland Band, Skowhegan Band, Dover Band,
Sebec Band, with numerous drum corps
In the procession there were many apt de-
vices and ludicrous representations. Among
the latter was horse and chasc from the ark,
upon which was chalked: 'sWhere is the
White House? III. G. There are 1900 stran-
gers in the city. In fact every avenue, street
and public building is crowded. Senator Ham
lin, Hons w B. Washburn aud H. B. Wilson
of Minnesota, made speeches at the Wigwam
on Hammond street. At Centre Park in the
afternoon an immense meeting was held, about
which large crowds stood in the hottest glare of
the sun to hear Secretary Boutwell,, Hon. John
A. Bingham of Ohio, and Gov Perham.
In the evening the finest and probably the
largest torch light procession paraded the
streets, ever seen in Bangor. Nearly 1000 men
bearing torches paraded the streets during the
entire evening. At the same time a monster
meeting was held in Centre Park, which was
addressed by Judge Bingham, Gen. John L.
Swift and John A. Peters, until nearly mid
night, when the meeting adjourned with vocif-
erous cheering. The Park was densely packed
and the streets and square were crowded all the
evening. Many residences and stores were
brilliantly illuminated.
salute of 100 guns was fired for the North
Carolina victory. Old residents say the gath
|. ering was the largest of political character
ever held in Bangor. AS to enthusiasm, it
could not have been greater. The Bangor Re-
publicans are highly elated at the success of
the affair.
In the Torch light procession the Portland
Continentals received most favorable comments
IOf Cnelr uniforms.
The east is wide awake and will roll up an
immense majority in September. The Greeley
coalition so jubilant and positive last week,
read in this immense demonstration the prop
ecy of the disastrous defeats of 1860, 1864 and
1865
by the Associated Press.]
GARDINER, Aug. 9.-Our streets are crowded
tonight with vast throng and one of the most
enthusiastic Republican meetings of the cam
paign took place at johnson Hall this evening
The meeting was called to order by Major j.
T. Richards. Mr.. J. A. Stanwood was chosen
President and large list of Vice Presidents
were submitted from Gardiner, Hallowen and
Augusta Mr.. Stanwood on taking the chair
thanked the citizens for the honor conferred
upon him and made some very stirring political
remarks, and introduced Gov E. F. Noyes of
Ohio, as the orator of the evening. .. .
Gov Noyes made one of the most pointed,
patriotic and spicy speeches that has ever been
delivered here since 1861 He was frequently
applauded during the meeting. Lot NJ Morrill,
followed Gov. Noyes, and was received with
great applause. The meeting broke up about
1920 P. M.
The Republicans of Gardiner fired salute of
thirty-seven guns tonight in honor of the sew
eral late victories and large delegation of tan
ners from Augusta Hallowell and Gardiner pa
raded the streets with bands of music and
torches, making beautiful display. Tho cam
paign has now fairly opened, and the Republ-
cans are jubilant here tonight
Democratic Meeting.
BELFAST, August "a large and enthusiast
tic Greeley and Brown meeting assembled this
evening at Hayford Hall. Ex-senator Doolittle
is now making most eloquent speech on the
present political issues. Major James Hagger-
ty of New York, is to follow him.