The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1875-06-24
For Governor,
Gil ARIES W. ROBERTS,
OF Bangor.
The Democratic State Convention

The Democrats of Maine can congratu-
late themselves on the most suspicious
opening of the campaign of 1879. The
Convention at Augusta on Tuesday was
one that did good to the heart Of every
| conservative present Ii was a rouser.
We have attended many gatherings of the
kind but never looked upon one so full,
so enthusiastic and SO thoroughly pervad
ed by that spirit and determination which
60 so far toward assuring success. We
wish every fair minded man in the State
could have looked upon that convention
made up Of intelligent farmers, mechan-
les, business and professional men, and
animated by the one purpose OF rebuking
and oyerthrowing the destructive misrule
IN State and Nation. We feel certain that
the sight would have reinforced and Civ
en- impetus in the popular mind to the
declaration OF sound principles set forth
in the platform The contrast with the
Portland gathering of the previous week,
in which more than three -fourths of the
members were salaried officials working
tor their perpetuation in office, was such
that the dnllest could not fail to recognize
its force. Everything was indicative OF a
great and growing organization. pressing
forward to a contest Of which the morn
ing light Of political victory was already
| frIll han,
when applause and cheers responded to
the strong and earnest address ofthe chair
man, to the last act of the enthusiastic and
harmonious session, there was not one
word of discard
The platform may be read and ponder
ed, in the vain endeavor to find mistake,
or flaw or defect II will stand the criti-
ci3m of friend or foe. The resolutions
are peryaded by the kindly, Just and con-
sentative spirit of ignoring
prejudice, condemning hate, and invoking
only the broad and liberal measures of
policy which bear the fruit of prosperity
and welfare to individual and nation.
This convention, SO fortunate in every
other respect. was aoubly so in tho seec-
ton Of 4 candidate for Governor Gen
Roberts IS man young enough to bear
with him the hopes and aspirations of
young men, and to stand as the represent
lative of that class, and vet with expert
ence enough of the realities of LIE to bear
a calm and sound Judgment. lie is an
educated business man, who understands
the sources of our states prosperity, and
the means by which they are to be cult
waited and made TO avail the most to our
people. lie is thoroughly in sympathy
with progress, enterprise and improve
ment in every direction by which the con-
dltlons of the people may be bettered
| He is an honest man, whose record the
opposition may scrutinize in the vain en-
deayor to find a stain. In the war OF the
rebellion he was soldier, whose prompt
ness, fidelity and conspicuous courage won
for him repeated praise from superiors and
| the reward of high rank Can anything
more be desired in candidate? Can filter
| qualities adorn an occupant Of the Gov
ernor's chair?
In the support OF Cen Roberts his
friends are backed by no official patron
| age; they are supported by no rings, state
OF national they have no plumber where
| with to bride the voter or threats by
which to coerce him. They appeal sim
| ply and only to honest, fair minded and
patriotic ireemen-to the pcoplc-to that
popular intelligence which though some
times mlsled, nlealls to be right, and in
tends TO support those men and measures
that will protect and nurture the best in
terests of the country. This, and this
only, is our argument and appeal!
We have reason to believe that with
organization and in such cause, 4 spirit
will be aroused which = although it is
much to eXpect-wilI result in PLACING
GENERAL ROBEHTs IN THE GUEERNATO-
RIAL CHAIR OF MAINE
The European and North American
Railroad Co. found itself in so much fnan-
cial trouble last week as to be unable to
meet its obligations, and suspended pay
ment. The president Of the company,
Geo. X. Jewett, Esq, Of Bangor to whose
large investments the completion of the
enterprise was in great measure due, is
endorser of the company's paper to a large
amount, and together with the CONNER
cial house of Jewett, Pitcher 4 Co., of
Boston, and f. d. Jewett, Il Co., of st.
John, N. B., in which he is partner, will
be involved in the suspension until the
company's affairs are adjusted.
Nothing could be more delicate, or more
touching, nothing more quickening to pat
riotic impulses, than the visit of the Mary
land Fifth to the soldiers and sailors mon
ument at Charlestown Wednesday. A
quiet march, floral shield laid upon the
memorial pile, dirge, a simple, soldier
ly salute; that was all. But it was APP
propriate, graceful, and will be long re-
membered. Boston Advertiser.
The charges of fraud and corruption in
the Indian Department at Washington are
fully sustained by investigation. Stealing