Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-01-12

Dno,rr ia a graceful as we'll as an able
writer. and the address is fully abreast OF any
of those which have emanated from any OF ms
distinguished predecessors. The document
exhibits a familiar acquaintance with the
affairs of the State; the various topics arc
discussed with. vigor, and the suggestions aho
recommendations will commend themselves
to the good sense Of the legislature
lFrom the Rockand Free Pros.
We have had glimpse at an advance sheet
of the address, and although very lengthy
paper, it will be found an entertaining one
treating of the varied interests Of the state IN
manner indicating that Gov. Dmsley mas
studied them closely and become iamiiiar
with their condition. The financial condltion
of the State is excellent, and furtner reduc'
ton of taxes will be practicable. Inc GOV
ernor makes many good suggestions anu the
general tenor of his address evinces that he
assumes his new duties with purpose to de-
vote himself earnestly to their requirements,
and if under his administration, the career OF
the State shall not continue prosperous, 1t
will be from no lack Of purpose or effort N
the Governor.
From the Roekland Gazctte,l
The address is of great length, but it is re-
plete with information and valuable sugges-
tons concerning the various interests OF the
State Mr.. Dingley shows that he has care
fully studied these interests and he discusses
them with his customary clcarness and atil-
ity.
From The Bridgton News.
We regret that we have not the space to
give full report of this Address, which treats
in an able, sensible, exhaustive manner OF
those matters connected with our State af-
fairs, and which is worthy OF careful perusal
by every voter and taxpayer OF Maine, and
all others who have at heart the best interests
of the Pine Tree State.
From the Northern Border (independent)]
BY the kindness of Mr.. Dingley, we have
advanced sheets of his Inaugural Address;
and we find it, according to our expectation,
well conceived, ably -written, timely and
pertinent resume of the general condition OF
the State.
From the Oxford Register (democratic)
The address is mainly remarkable for the
number of words it contains. and by reason
of its length, will never be read by thousands
of the voters of Maine.
We are in accord with the Governors views
upon special legislation tits, indeed, preg-
nant source of Generalization and positive
danger" We cordially endorse his senti-
ments upon railroad interests and the military
department.
We utterly dissent in regard to the advan-
tages derived by the whole people of the
State from the Free High School System, the
favored class being in a large excess those
who had the greater educational advantages
before the law was enacted, while those who
required the most aid in this direction, re-
ceive little or none, and at the same time are
compelled to pay their proportion Of the cost ;
and, again, compulsory education is repug-
nant to free institutions, if we submit TO yield
up the control of our children in this particu-
lar, what guaranty have we that the State
will not claim under the excuse of public
health, to dictate what they shall eat, drink
and wear? His views upon the prohibtory
| liquor law, are, of course, extreme, and we
believe his deductions are false.
From the Kcnnebec Reporter.
1t is rather a lengthy document, but strikes
US as a well written, thoughtfullv prepared,
patriotic State paper free from all partisan
spirit, and well worth full and careful read
ing.
From the Bath Timcs.1
Gov. Dngley in his many years expert
ence as an editor has endured the infection of
great number of long messages, and in pre-
pairing his own he must have thought that his
turn had now come. But if his address is as
long as the longest it certainly is as good as
the best. All the varied interests of the State
are each passed in review and considered. . {.
The address is worthy of, and will doubtless
receive, careful perusal and consideration
from all. No allusi0n is made to any polit.
cal question, State or national, an omission
for which he will be readily pardoned.