Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-08-24
lIrrELT C1.IPdIGN.


Maine begins to assume an earnest ana
lively appearance. General Conner and
Senator Morton. will take the stump at
Portland on Wednesday, and from that
day until the 18th of September the cam
paign will increase in interest If there
are any republicans who have been Of the
opinion that this would be dull campaign
we can assure them that they were never
more mistaken. In all political con-
tests vigilance and activity are essential,
but especially essential when the conflict
is preliminary to the quadrennial struggle
in the Presidential election.
In all movements thus farm the political
cal year the republicans of Maine have act
ed with excellent Judgment and achieved
the most satisfactory results. Our State
| platform is sound in every plank. The
nomination of General Conner is enthusi-
asticalIy endorsed in all parts Of the State.
In the Fourth Congressional district,
where the democracy anticipated a ser-
rious split among the republicans and
gain of democratic member of Con-
g1 ess, our opponents are dismayed to find
the republicans united solid for Plaisted,
and Madigan's record in Madawaska drag
ing him and his party down to perdtion.
All our senatorial and county conventions
have been harmonious and presented can
ddates of unexceptionable character and
personal popularity. These things have
given us great advantage in the canvass.
1t only remains Tor the republicans now
| to complete their nominations for senators
and county officers in n judicjous manner,
nominate their best and most popular men
as candidates in their representative dis
tricts for seats in the House, and begin
work at once in every town and school
district to bring out the republican vote.
We trust there is no need of urging re-
publicans to attend the public meetings
which will begin this week and continue
until the close of the campaign. They
will be held at the most favorable points
for such assemblages, and be addressed
by distinguished and talented speakers, to
whom it will be a privilege and pleasure
to listen. The republican party has al
ways put its trust in the intelligence and
honesty of the people. At every cam
paign ii appeals to the reason of the
voters, both through the press and by its
orators upon the stump. By these means
it won control of the national govern
ment, and through them has had twenty
wears of rule in the State of Maine. Eff
forts and organization will aid very much
to bring out full numbers. Every indi-
vidual in the party can do something to
create an interest and help the attendance
at such meetings. Our opponents who
are seeking light, and those persons who
are wavering in their course or undecided
which side to take, should be particularly
invited TO hear our speakers and made
welcome at our gatherings. H~
But with all that stirring speeches,
sound reasoning, and a well conducted,
Jealous, bold and resolute press can do to
make the campaign successful. there will
still be needed the work of vigilant and
industrious town and county committees,
the employment of experienced canvass
ers in every school district and neighbour
hood, and the hearty cooperation of all
who desire rousing majority for General
nicnnccion
where, in the streets, and by the fireside
IF the campaign needs more life. put more
into it bv personal action. Every one can
do something to stimulate the mass. From
this time forward there should be earnest
work n all quarters, through the various
ways and me ans by which political results
are achieved. From the meetings which
will be held there will go out AN influence
that will put new life into our organiza-
ton, kndling an enthusiasm that will run
through our entire community and pre-
pare our voters to do their whole duty at
the polls.
Republicans of Maine! there are but two
weeks after this in which 20 prepare for the
election. 1t is time that you were getting
ready to meet the democracy at the polls
the same corrupt party that plunged the
country into rebellion, the same which now
seeks to pass over the government into
the hands of those who fought it four
years at the lannon's mouth. An in
creased majority for Connor will encour-
age our friends in Ohio who are fighting
for sound currency. and in every other
State. Let there be no failure to swell
out vote to the utmost. Begin now and
persevere in the good work until the polls
close on the 18th of September ''
THE NEGRO IySLRRECTION