The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-09-09
BY TELEGRAPH.
MATTERS In MAINE
The Republican Campaign.
ENTHUSIASTIC MEETINGS ALL
OVER THE STATE.
Especial to the Press. |

RocKLAND, Sept. S.-A large and enthusiast
tic mass meeting was held by the Republicans
of Thomaston this evening. A large campaign
flag was unfurled. Rousing speeches were
made by John A. Kasson and Stewart l..
Woodford.
ito the Associated Press.l
BATH, Sept. S.-Columbian Hall was filled
tonight to hear Blaine and Frye on the polti-
Cal issues of the day. The rain precluded out
door speaking. The Hayes and Wheeler clubs
turned out accompanied by brass band.
BlDDEFoRD, Sept. S.-A large audience
gathered at City Hall this evening to hear Rob
ert G. Ingersoll and Fred Douglass, Hon.
James G. Blaine was advertised but did not
appear Mr. Ingersoll went for the Democrat
ic pnrty in lively manner and was frequently
interrupted by immense applause from all
parts of the large hall. Fred Douglass made a
good speech which was well received.
The Democrats had large rally in Saco and
very enthusiastic one. Hon. Caleb r. Aver
spoke upon the issues of the day and his re-
marks were cheered again and again by the au-
dience.
WATERvILLE, Sept. 8-A Republican meet
ing was held here this evening and was ad-
dressed by ID. L. Moor of Virginia and Hon.
Lot M. Morrill,, Secretary of the Treasury. Mr..
Moor confined his remarks to the condition of
the South as observed by himself. Mr.. Morrill,
disclaimed all personalities or desire to flaunt
the bloody shirt, but produced facts and figures
to show the financial condition of the country
| when the Republican party came IN power fif-
| teen years ago, finding it bankrupt, and its con-
dition today when its securities are solcitously
| sought in the great money markets of the
world. Notwithstanding the heavy rain the
meeting was largely attended and enthusiastic.
/ SKowHEGAN Sept. San enthusiastic Re-
publican meeting was held at Coburn Hall this
evening. Addresses were made by Ex-Gov.
Woodford of New York and Hon. A. w.
| Spates of Baltimore. Notwithstanding the
heavy rain there was large attendance. Mu-
sic by the Skowhegan band.
CAMDEN, Sept. 8-The first rally at Campden
was made by the Republicans last night. Hon.
| John A, Kasson of Iowa, spoke in the open air
to an audience of 3c00 A procession of five
bands of music and torch bearers from Camp
| den, Lincolnville Rockland, Thomaston and
| Vinalhaven marched through the principal
streets, which were illuminated
| BELFAST, Sept S.-A large and enthusiastic
meeting was held this afternoon in the village
church, which was handsomely decorated.
Michael Chase, ESQ.,, presided. The Brooks
cornet band discoursed most excellent music
Mr.. Conant as leader, rendered with great eff
feet campaign song. Speeches were made by
Charles FL. Treat, Esq, of Bath, who for an
hour and a half presented with telling effect
his reasons for leaving the Democratic party
and laboring for the election of Conner, Hayes
| and Wheeler. He was followed by L. r. Sim
| ontoD, Esq, of Campden in an able and i'm
pressive speech of one hour, holding the closest
attention of the audience, who enthusiastically
Joined in frequent and loud applause. Much
| credit is due j. 81. Jordan and Capt. Huxford
and Michael Chase, Esq, for their labors in
| securing so large an attendance. Brooks
promises to give an increased Republican vote
| for Connor.