The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1872-08-08
Campaign Notes.
CONCORD, n. III. Aug

CONCORD, N. H. Aug 2.
The Liberal Republicans of this State,
at a meeting held here to-day made u
choice of a State Central Committee. The
gentlemen named are of Republican ante
cedents and well-known in political and
business circles. Their appearance in
this connection not only indicates the
strength Of the Liberal element. but a sys-
tematic and vigorous canvass. Advicrs
from all sections OF the State exhibit A
strong reform element among Republic
cans. and shows that many prominent
members OF that party not yet pronounced
for Greeley and Brown VIII early in the
campaign give i'll their adherence, and
that handsome percentage OF the Re
publican voters at the March election are
beyond doubt in favor of the Cincinnati
Baltimore nominees Liberal Repub-
lican State Convention will be holden
early in the autumn, and the canvass will
develop under the direction of the Com
mittee
LEWISTON, Aug, 3, 1872.
Despite the peltng rain storm tonight
the largest and most beautiful American
flag in the State was thrown to the breeze
by the Liberal Republicans of Lewiston.
A crowd of several thousand people were
in attendance, and while ,Iohnson's Band
played the Star Spangled Banner" and
the Battery Numbered thirty-seven guns in
honor of North Carolina. Cheer upon
cheer was given by the enthusiastic multi
tude. After the flag raising in Lewiston
the band marched to Auburn Hall. which
| was crowded in every par, where an able
and eloquent address was delivered by
Hon. A. &. Lebroke of FoXcrott, and re-
marks made by other gentlemen, all of
| which We're received with the utmost en-
thusiasm. 1t was a happy inauguration of
| the campaign for Greeley and Brown in
| Auburn.
| The friends Of the cavalry General, W.
w. Averill authorize a contradiction OF
| the statement going the rounds of the press
that he will support Grant in the present
canvass. He has been warm advocate OF
the election of Horace Greeley since his
nomination, believing that his success will
bring union and peace and an end of the
war. General Averill is one of the prime
movers in the social and patriotic reunion
of the officers and soldiers of the Federal
and Confederate armies now progressing
| 50 satisfactorily.
The Mohawk Valley Register, publish
ed at Fort Plain, N. Y, one Of the best
known Republican journals of interior
| New FORK, last week announced its aban-
donment OF Grant and its future support of
Greeley and Brown.
George Wilkes, the editor Of the New
| York Spirit of the Times" has made a
bet of $4,000 with Tom Murphy that
Greeley will be elected.
The Fifth Congressional District Com
mittee has substituted the name of Hon
VIM. McGlvery as a candidate for Elect
or for that of Hon Ebenezer knowlton
who declined.
Greeley Club has been formed in
Lowell. The President. George Stevens,
was President of the Grant Club four years
ago.
Ex-Lieut. Gov Bross, of Illinois, says
the Liberal movement is sweeping like an
avalanche over his State
The Greeley Republicans of New Iamp
shine have appointed State committee.
| PORTLAND, Aug. 8 meeting was
held at City Hall Saturday night in honor
of the victory in North Carolina. Congrat
ulatOry kilograms were read and speeches
made. Previous to the meeting large
Greeley and Brown flag was raised by
merchants on Commercial street.
CONCORD, Aug :. Horace Greeley is expect