The Portland daily press., 1873-05-13
Go.ernor Kent.

The letter of Hon. N. A. Farwell with
drawing from the Gubernatorial candidacy
in favor of Judge Kent, which We publish
elsewhere, will prove, we predict, the pivotal
poiut in the canvass for the nomination. The
same feeling which induces Mr.. Farwell to
waive his own prospects for the position, in
difference to thepeculiar fitness of Judge Kent
for the nomination al this juncture, will
operate on the members OF the Republican
party generally and, without detracting in the
slightest degree from the distinguished char
acter and qualifications of other candidates,
we declare fully and emphatically in favor
of JUDGE KENT as our candidate for
Governor, subject to the decision of the Re-
publican Convention on the nineteenth of
June.
And We take this occasion to refer to the
other gentlemen who have been prominently
named in connection with the position. Hon.
N. A. Farwell of Rockland, who has just struck
tie ,:c.- ::ctc of the campaign in SO manly
way, is gentleman of large capacity, great
experience in both public and private affairs
and of high character and standing. He has
filled many places Of honor and trust and al.
ways with credi. to himself and advantage to
the public. Hon. Nelson Dingley Jr., Of
Lewiston, Is we'll and favorably known as
editor of one of the foremost journals of the
State, and has had much to do with moulding
and stamping public opinion for the last fif-
teen years. He is sagacious, thoughtful and
influential. He has been considerably in pub
lie life and has discharged all duties devolving
upon him with distinguished ability. A strong
temperance man, he has been an accented
leader of all temperance movements and has
done much to temper and regulate the ex
ravagances of the extreme radicals. He is a
man of whom more good things could be said
than this opportunity will permit. Col. James
ID. Stone is man Of position and promin-
ence, of liberal culture and of much ability.
He has been often in the Legislature, where
ne has always taken high rank, and has been
Speaker Of the House. York county, in the
absence of the present movement for Cover
nor Kent, would have unanimously presented
him to the convention, and he would have
had much strength in other sections. In fact
each of the gentlemen above named possesses
many marked qualifications for the Governor
ship.
With full appreciation Of all the merits of
former candidates, we take great pleasure in
presenting Judge Kent as the man most suita-
bic, il all respects and in view of all circum-
stances, for the candidacy. His name, his
characterand his achievements have been a
part of the history of Maine for more than
thirty years. Chosen Governor in 1887, he
was again put into the place in 1910 in the
great sweep in this State which presaged the
general revolution in the nation, resulting in
the election of 'Tippecanoe and Tyler too"
His name rang over the country like clarion
and was almost as familiar and effective as that
of old ''Tippecanoe'' himself Ever since
that time he has been steadily adding to his
laurels at the Bar and on the Bench. His
character is lofty, his tone high and his whole
life and conduct honorable. Lapse of years
has only given breadth and power to his intel
lect, which is strengthened rather than weak
ened by time. His last efforts as iurist
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useful example of the effects of regular habits,
virtuous life and sustained mental culture
for the conservation of the powers of body
and mind. His great experience of men and
things has ripened his thought and given
mellow and conservative tone to his feelings.
He is wise, prudent, kindly and good-a
man to inspire ardent admiration as well as
thorough respect.
Governor Kent, while he has always pre-.
served an active connection with political af-
fairs, andis strong Republican, is par excel
tence an Independent man. He afiliates
with no cliques within the party and would
not be, under any circumstances, the instru-
ment of any man or set of men. A thorough
ly practical temperance man, he could be
confidently trusted both by radicals and
liberals on that question, as certain to take
ajudcious course, and one which would be
most effective for good.
His bearingis dignifed, his appearance dis
tinguished and his address that of a thorough
gentleman. His great reputation, his emf
nent intellectual capacity, his varied culture,
his rich and valuable experience, his .ractical
efficiency, his nobility of character, his un-
blemished reputation, his thorough honesty
and his fine personal bearing combine to make
him a just subject of pride to all citizens. For
ourpart we are heartily proud to announce
as our candidate for Governor-HoN.
EDWARD KENT of Bangor.