Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-10-24
Mr. BLAZING at Newark.

received IN the western ana Mluule States are
said by good authorities to have esceed any ever
accorded to any individual since the early days Of
the republic.
In the Newark On. j. Courier of Saturday we
end the following account Of his reception in that
city, in which democrats well as republicans
Joined to do him honor The Courier says:
The republican demonstration in Newark on
Tuesday in honor of the Hon James q. Blaine
was the most remarkable event of the campaign
in this State. In its proportions and IN the de-
gree of enthusiasm shown, the afternoon meeting.
aud likewise the reception and the street parade
IN the evening, were beyond comparison with any
previous demonstration IN New Jersey, and can
be lkened only to the monster outpourings OF
people and the absorbing interest manifested in
the Western campaign.
Shortly after one O'Clock crowds Of people were
noticed moving toward Institute Hall IN Wash
lngtou street, and from that time until nearly "a
O'Clock they flowed IN steady stream into the
capacous building. The lower floor, the galleries
and the stage were filed even to crowding with
an audience which for intelligence as well as num-
bers has not been often eXcelled in Newark. 1t
included nearly all the representative republicans
of the county, beside numbers OF equally promi-
nent democrats, many of whom were gwen seats
on the stage several clergy men, among them
Rev Drs. Guenther, Fish, Forester and Rev. W.
W. Newton, and hundreds OF other professional
men. Hon. 4. b. Peddie, Hon. NJ. L.. Ward,
Hon. II. n. Cougar and Hon. \. Perry were prom
inent on the platform. Ladies occupied front
seats on the floor OF the hall.
For half an hour before Mr.. Blalne's arrival,
which WAS about pa o'clock, the vast audience
we're waiting for him with an eager expectancy
that quite marked His appearance on the
sta e, accompanied by Hon. &. A. Halsey, whose
/ guest he was, Mr.. John Y. Foster and Capt A. l..
! lIassett, was hailed with rapturous cheering
| Upon call of Captain Bassett three cheers were
again given for the great champion of human
rights" Senator Kirk, who was chosen chair
man, intrQduced Mr.. Blaine and thereby evoked
once more the cheers OF the excited assembly.
Their loud acclaims filled the hall, died down and
then rose again, while at the same time hats and
handkerchefs were waved in all parts of the house
Mr.. Blaine shows great fatigue under the hard
work he Is doing for the republican cause. He
was evidently weary in body and mind, and in
addition TO this his voice was husky, so that he
made no attempts at oratory, but delivered his ad
dress IN free, semi-conversational manner. 1t
was nevertheless forcible and effective
| At the conclusion of the speech, the meeting
was brought to close with cheers for Mr.. Blaine,
Mr.. Peddle and Hayes and Wheeler. Immediate
/ ly rush was made to the stage, to shake hands
( with Mr.. Blaine. He was again cheered there by
the group Of men about him and afterwards in the
street upon leaving the hall.
! The dinner at the residence Of ex-Congressman
Haley was q very elegant affair Among tue
houoied guests who dned with Mr.. Blaine we're
Ex-Governor Ward, Hon. Thomas y. Garter,
I Hon. Thomas b. Peddie, Hon. Nehemiah Perry,
lion. ii. y. Cougar, Hon. Wm. ii. Kirk, Mr.. John
Y. Foster, Mr.. 7. I. Kinney, Captain A. l.. Bas-
sett Mr. J. W. Grover Hon. John Hill Mr. John
l.. Blake, Mr.. Ira NJ. HARRISON, Joseph Coult.
| E-q, Mr.. William Stansby.
/ The following toast was proposed by Captain
lIasseit Henry Clay and James g. Blaine they
enjoy alike the love of the people; may the lat
! ter secure what the former failed to achieve"
l here were no speeches
The reception at Park Hail amounted, as did
til meeting in the afternoon, to an ovation. As
soor as the doors were opened at !; 30, there was
a rush, and in less than five minutes the lower
part Of the hall was completely packed with men
standing, while the galleries well filed with
ladies and gentlemen seated.
AT precisely 80 O'Clock Alderman Stainsby APP
peared upon the platform and announced that Mr..
Blaine was in the hall and invited those assem-
bed to pass across the platform and greet the dis
tinguished Senator. As that gentleman appeared
a Tremendous cheer rang out, so hearty, so eLthu-
siastc, that it gave the best assurance of the ap-
probation of the citizens Of Newark of this
brave and talented leader of the republican party.
Hon. George A. Halsey stood beside Mr.. Blaine
and gave the ntroductlons. In response to ear
nest calls for speech the Maine Senator stepped
forward and said that he thought one speech in q
Jay was sufficient. lie rendered his warmest
thanks for the splendid ovation given him, and
said that 10 place had ever shown more earnest,
friendly greeting than Newark. He was cheered
repeatedly while the handshaking was going
on.
Among those present at the reception were
Hon. Thomas b. Pednie, ex-Gov. Ward, Mr.. S.
&. Hslsey. Capt. Bassett, John l.. Blake, Joseph
l.. Mum, DIR. Stockton, A. NJ. Holbrook, Rev.
Mr. Hutchings, Senator Kirk, Hon Amos Clark,
Mr.. E. &. Brown, Hon. Nehemiah Perry, Alder
man Gould and many others of note. A large
number of the most respectable democrats in the
city were also present and shook Mr.. Blaine by
the hand. During the handwriting, Hon. Thorn
ms Paddle ~ G..
full share. He was enthusiastically cheered.
Ii seemed to be generally believed that Mr..
Blaine would be the successor of Gen. Hayes in the
Presidency, and many expressed their devotion to
him as they took him by the hand, in such words as
these: "Sorry we cant vote for you this time but
we " II next and Thank the Lord have got a
chance to shake you by the hand" and many 9TH
CT similar expressions. The ladies also gave many
expressions OF admiration for the hero of hundred
hard fought battles in the House, and several
grandmolhers went away happy after he had kiss
ed the little ones in their arms. By request of
Mr. Blaine, the Republican Giee Club, consisting
of Mes-rs. John Woods, John Foster, John w.
Cre,well and VIM. Watkins, sang their celebrated
Hayes and Wheeler campaign song, which was
enthusiastically received. As the Senator was re-
ceiving on time, the reception had to be short, to
give way FOR the grand review of the Bows in Blue
at the residence of the next Congressman Hon.
Thomas Is. Pcddie. The residence of Mr.. Robert
stouteudurgh, in front of the hall was beautifully
nSSoi abSN WIN tDOrGu llbuls. AS MF.
Blaine passed up Broad street that avenue was all
ablaze with the torches of the Boys in Blue form
ing. In MIR. Pedde's elegant psrlor brilliant
company awaited him, in which were large num-
Der OF ladies' Among the gentlemen present were
Hons, Cortandt Parker, John Hill, Marcus l..
ward, George llalsey, Amos Clark. Messrs. S.
| Z. Halsey, j. Jacob lIockenjos Alderman Gould
Marvin and Stainsby and VIM. Gould of Caldwell.
Cannon On the Park Numbered out tones of
welcome, fireworks blazed necessarily, many col
ored lights making the scene truly grand and pic
tuiesque. The Boys in Blue marched splendidly.
| They kept time like an army of veteran soldiers
and there was not the slightest disorder in the
ranks. All of the townships were represented
aud by actual count of the men reported to Brig
adler General Bowers, there were about $500 in
line CONSPICUOUS among them was the James A.
| lledden Guards Of Watsessng bearing a beaut-
lul banner. The Park seemed surrounded by a
Gordon OF torches. Cheer upon cheer rent the air,
rockets went streaming up toward the quiet stars
and victory seemed TO pervsde the air. MFR,
Blame left the residence of Mr.. Peddie in car
rsge, accompanied by that gentleman and Messrs
iasley and Ward, for the Market street depot
Down Market street the Boys in Blue opened
ranks, occupy ing each side Of the street while the
Distinguished guest drove between and was greet
| ed all along the whole rout by continuous cheers.
The line reached almost from Broad street to the
| depot. AT the latter place there WAS display of
| nyrotechnics the Rows having data,p,;naj a.