The Portland daily press., 1872-09-05
BY TELEGRAPH,
MATTERS IN MAINE.

Grand Rally at CaIais-R eception Of
Speaker Blaine.
CALAIS, Sept 4.-The Republican party of
Calais witnessed to-day its greatest triumph of
the campaign. The political ent husiasm which
has been for weeks increasing on the eastern
frontier, reached its highest point and mani
Tested itself in a spontaneous effort to do honor
to Names distinguished Representative in
Congress, Hon. James G. Blaine, who was an
neunced to speak here this evening. On the
arrival of the Speaker at p. H., he was met at
the depot in st. Stephen, N b., by band and
an immense turnout of carriages, aud a pro-
cession having been formed, he was escorted to
his hotel in this city. The people of Calais
made their greatest demonstration of the cam
paign, and moreover it was accomplished with
but brief notice. The Speaker has reason to
be proud of his reception on the occasion of his
first visit to Calais, while its citizens will long
remember the agreeable impression which his
visit produced. His address at ST.. Croi1 Hall
this evening was delivered before a crowded
audience, and hundreds went away who were
unable to obtain seats or even standing room
His speech, composed of new points, was clear
logical and inimitable, and was listened to
throughout with rapt attention. a
Frycburg Awake.
FRYEBURG, Sept 4. Congressman Dawes
and Frye spoke to large and enthusiastic an
dience at the Congregational church this after
noon. The voters of this part of the State
were never more in earnest than now, and will
give good account Of themselves next Mop
day.
Big Meeting i'm sncO.
SAco, Sept. A rousing meeting was held
here tonight, and was addressed by Hon. j. 5.
Morrill, of Vermont and John f. Rich of Ware,
Mass.
ITO the Associated Press.l
... Flag Raising in Warren
CAMDEN, Sept 4-The Republicans OF War
rem raised y splendid Grant and Wilson flag
last evening IA large and enthusiastic meeting
in the Town Hall was addressed by T. r. Sim
on on of Camden and o. G. Hall of Rockland.
Music was furnished by the Warren Band.
Irish Republican Orators.
BANGOR, Sept 4--Gen. f. f. Miller and
Can't. A. E. Costello of New York, addressed a
large audience of Irishmen in Centre Park to-
night The speakers were verv eloquent and
much enthusiasm was manifested. At the
close of the meeting an impromptu procession
was formed and escorted the speakers to their
rooms at the Bangor House.
Other Meetings. s.z..a..a
Judge Settle speaks to a Republican meeting
at Ellsworth tonight, and Senator Hamlin at
Winterport Secretary Robson arrived here
to-day and will, speak with Senator Hamlin at
Dexter tomorrow.
Zebras.
The Democratic caucus to night nominated
as candidates for Representatives to the Legis-
lature, j. o. b. Darling, Hastings Strickland
and f. n. Langton.
RepubIicna Rally at Watcrvillc.
WAFERvILLE, Sept 4.-Ssnator Wilson adj
dressed the Republicans of the Upper Kenne-
bee this evening at the TownHall. The pco-
pie came in from all the towns around He
was escorted to the Hall by the Waterville
Tanners and Zouaves numbering tive hundred
torches headed by the Kendalls Mills Band.
The meeting was presided over by Hon. E. I.
Webb. Senator Wilson was received with
great demonstrations of applause. He reviewed
in forcibe manner the history of Q
great parties, showing that the new coalition
was not in harmony with the commercial, man.
States; that it was strongly altagoni site to the
soldier sentiment and was daily growing more
so; that it was hostile to the interests of the
colored population and would probably not re-
ceive one per cent. of the colored vote; that
the young men of the country who were moi
| old enough to go to the war had read and
watched with great interest the men who had
tried to destroy the country and those who hat
tried to save it, and they were going to cast
their ballots for the Republican party; that the
benevolent and christian sentiment of the
country was in favor of the Republican party
He congratulated the Republicans of Maine on
the great triumph in the Green Mountain
State and hoped the same glorious news would
be sent from this State on Monday next. The
best feeling prevailed. Senator Wilson was
followed by ex-Gov. A. P. Morrill, and Hon. j
H. Rice in able and effective speeches.