New-York tribune., 1872-08-29
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DOOR GATnERNG-A TELLING DEFENSE OF
LIBERALISM.
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PORTLAND, Aug. 2S.-Gen. Banks opened MS
campaign work in Maine by address at West BROOK 10
night uo arrived n the city on the train and after
dinner went to the Liberal Republican Headquarters
where he met several leading men OF the party Az
o'clock he was driven out TO the place OF meeting ABOUT
seven miles from the city, where great crown "'u
assembled. There being no hall 70 hoiu ""S
considerable portion OF the crowd, temporary
platfom was erected IN front Of the hotel whic was
covered by partial protection 10 inc scoNe,
AGAINST the damp night air The meeting was orsau1eu
nv the choice OF b NJ Edwards one OF the young anu
vigorous Liberal Republicans Of the place, as Chna'
with "a Vice-Presidents, divided between the Liberals
and the Democrats. Gen. Banks was INTRODUCED at d
few minutes past o'clock, and was warmly re
ceiyed He had scarcely begun to speak when
the special train from Portland arrived, bring
ing a company Of Greeley Zouaves and 800 OF
ls0 citizens, and people along the line, Which
contribution 10 the gathering would have been nuch
greater for tho Inadequate accommodations OF the
train. Two torchlieht companies were left behind for
want Of transportation The procession, headed by the
Portland band was loudly cheered IL marched into the
throng and took position front OF the stand The au
dieucc must have numbered at least 1900 people
After little delay, Gen. Banks again stepped to the
front aud proceeded to make one of the most earnest
and impressive speeches Of the campaign He was sur
door spcaking al Lynn, last night and II 10 TO be
regretted that very next effort had also to be under
uuavorable circumstances but his voice came TO nm
in good compass after few moments. He began by
reference 10 visit TO the state when he stood
alongside Of Senator Fessenden in the criticism OF
National Administration, members OF all political
parties must DO who enact tho part Of truly conservative
and independent citizens. In general terms he de-
fined the duty Of and the province OF
party discipline and power and declared that the peace
for which all true asking to-day is the peace
from that political strife which finds work and no ex
cusc now tEat years have rolled over the lana
since the war ended sletched with great pertinence
and force the striking political changes Of the last 20
years aud counted this period the grandest ana the
most natural coalition OF them a In mastery styIe
lie painted the policy that ignores and denes the
ulan needs of the people for the sake Of nero party
fermentation He predicted that no permanent
defeat or discoTagemcnt can como to men
engaged I'm work TO whose cOnsummat'on
80 many the and purest minds Of the land
had pledged an they held dear oar mission Is as sacred
as the souls purpose and broad humanity; while they
who stand and cry gaust have base wider than
tho hateful preiudices OF strife whose perpctuauon Is
a crime against nationality and personal honor.
Tomorrow Gen. Banks win leave tue city on the carly
train agd In me afternoon be will address great
meeting in Buckhcld, oxford County.
SENATOR TRUNBULL ADDRESSES An IMMENSE
As-EMBLtGE AT BANGOB-AN ABLE ANALl-
SiS OF TIE QUESTIONS AT ISSUE.
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BANGOR, Aug Ex-senator Twmbull was
received here THE evening by great crowd Of Liberals
and escorted ia procession TO Norombcga Hall The
demonstration was iuprcmptu, aud WAS most enthu-
siastic and striking one. Tie hal, which can contain
about 2OOO persons was crowded TO its utmost capacity
and 70 is estimated that nearly 1oO0 we're left outside I'M
able 10 get u. Mr. Trumbu spoke FOR two hours, and
gave keen and incsIvc analysis of the present coud
ton OF the Government. lie first compared the
inflated prctcnsions and promises Of the Phil
adcphia platform with the meageT performances
Of the present Administration. lie showed
how iusinccIe were resolutions favor Of the abolition
Of tie tIaukiug privilege, reform of the Civil Service,
and return to specie payments when held up 10 the
Heht Of Admu traiou uCugs. The Senator also dVclt
al some length on the abuses existing i'm various depart
mcuts of the Government and the constant tendency Of
these department. 90 Capitalization and defiance of lc-
lal restraints Reviewing the objections which some
oldtme Republicans make % voting for Greeley, Mr.
34uu1au exposed d faldcy Of these cavs by several
happy illustrations. He thought that while the Con-
sututon prohibited the payment OF tine Rebel
debt there was small danger Of such
financial step, unless VIC shoMd continue III
oncc such Secretaries III b.son who pay out the
public funds without warrant of law. We had seen one
rebel I'm c Cabinet. Attorney General AkeIman, with
out any objection from Grant Republicans.
Similar points made 10y the speaker in detail,
and closed his capital speech by earnest and oo
quent recital OF tine grounds Of his belief III the triumph
OF the Liberal cause He was listened TO with close
attention and repeatedly chcered ana applauded. Pc
nOb-cOt will give good account in the September election,
II the present indications Of the pOPular current
mean any thing