Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-06-14
FOR GOVERNOR.
SIDNEY PERHAM.
THE STATE CONVENTION.


The republican State Convention held
at Lewiston Thursday was far largerin at
tendance than had been anticipated. 1t
was good representation Of the republic
can party in character and numbers, as
we'll as wide awake, enthusiastic, and
harmonious body. That the convention
should have been so well attended at this
busy season speaks well for the interest
felt in the success of republican principles,
and indicates no lack Of energy in the
campaign and a full vote in September.
The attendance was entirely voluntary. no
effort having been made to swell the num-
bers.
The nomination of SIDNEY PERHAM
for Governo for third term was made
by reclamation and without a dissenting
voice. This was plainly the wish Of the
great mass OF the party, no other candi-
date having been mentioned, and the gen.
eral expression all favoring the renomi-
nation OF orr popular Governor. During
the time which Mr. Perham has filled the
gubernatorial chair. he has steadily in.
creased in popularity and strength. OBJ
.lected to somewhat at his first nomination
because of his well known temperance
principles, he has dsarmed prejudice by
his sensible. moderate, straightforward
and manly discharge of his duties, and re-
ceives a more united support at his pres
ent nomination than ever before. Under
his administration the affairs of the State
have been we'll managed. The State debt
was reduced last year about one fifth,
nearly two million dollars, so that the in
terest which we have to pay annually is
less by $50,000 THAI in 1870. All our
State institutions have been carefully
looked after and all are in excellent con-
dition. Economy has prevailed, and at
the same time enterprise and industry
have been encouraged and fostered and
begin to show fruits to justify whatever
has been done to aid them. While the
State has been prudent 4 liberal policy has
prevailed. to which Governor Perham has
given strong Influence, believing that oul
State is adapted to manufactures. and tina,
we may by judicious measures outstrip in
manufactures through our better facilities
the older and richer New England States
Already we see in Lewiston rival of
Lawrence. and witness other cities start
ing on the road that shall make them equal
and surpass the Lowells and Manchesters
of other States, while the State is being
dotted with factories OF various kinds that
will prove benefit to all the region
arouud,-to farmers as well as to all trades
and professions. Knowing by experience
what it is to labor, Governor Perham has
quick and earnest sympathy with the
laboring classes. All his intercourse with
the people at the State House or elsewhere
is marked by truly republican simplicity
The humblest has a hearing and none are
unjnstly or arbitrarily turned away. In
this at least he is model Governor, his
attention to business. honesty, fidelity and
ability are acknowledged by all. Last
year he was elected by a majority larger
than that of the year before. and this year
he will be returned by majority largely
increased above his last.
The principles of the national republi,
can convention We're heartily endorsed.
Maine stands squarely upon the platform.
1t was but an act OF justice to return
thanks to our Congressman for their able
efforts in behalf of the restoration of ship
building, the effect of which is seen 10 the
measures which passed Congress for the
relief Of that interest 1t was happy
thing for Mane-especially for the sea-
board towns when this aid was given,
which we trust may be instrumental in
awakening the hum of industry in their
shipyards and renewing their prosperity.
The endorsement of GRANT AND
WILSON was enthusiastic. Every heart
responded to the nomination, as was amply
demonstrated by the action Of the conven-
ton
w" w IL NC UNDERSTOOD that the vote
Of Maine for SIDNEY PERlIAM in Sep
TENDER will be taken as the first indication
of the popular sentiment, not only in
Maine but in all the Union, in relation TO
GRANT AND WILSON, and then i, will
be seen how necessary it is that we brine
out a full vote and large majority. Much
more than our State election is pending
The campaign opens with the most ilatter.
ing prospects, let us see TO it that we
make the result one worthy of the reputa-
tion of Maine as a. steadlast republican
State, and SO strengthen our brethren
abroad who have doubtful battle to make
and contribute to the victory in Novem-
Der.
dividend of thirty per cent ALL that re-
mains Of the wreck-has been declared by
the assignee of the Market Savings Bank of
New York. The latter made his statement to
a Il.