Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-26

AASSdCHOSE IT'S FOh MR. BLAIAE.
The Old Colony Memorial, of Plymouth, Mass,
is of the oldest. stanchest and most conserva-
tive newspapers in the country. Last week it
came out formally 70. Mr.. Blaine:
1.-THE Republican State Convention" it said sis
to be held 10 Boston on Wednesday of next week,
for the choice Of delegates to the National Con-
feeling is in favor Of Blaine and Bristow, and that
delegates understood to favor these candidates
will be nominated"
The conclusion Of the article from which we
quote was as follows
1--WE, therefore, hope they (the delegates) will
be sent to Cincinaati uninstructed. yet with the
tacit understanding that Blaine is the first choice
OF those they represent; that they are to do all
in their power to secure his nomination, consistent
with the interests we have indicated, recognizing
the merits Of the great unknown" only when he
shall appear"
In the same issue of the Memorial was long
letter from Washington. containing full and well
written biographical sketch. The writer said:
"The man who would carry the united vote of
the party, and who would give the greatest
amount VI strength and enthusiasm is, in my
opinion, the Hon. James q. Blaine of Maine, and
with him tor President, and Gen. b. Ii. Bristow
for Vice President, success would be assured.
Most fortunate, indeed, would the country be,
should he be chosen to preside over its destinies
Tor next IOuI years.
That Mr.. Blaine has great power as leader has
been recen ly evinced by the manner in which he
neatly attacked, defeated, and demoralized the
ex-coniederates in the House in the memorable
debate on the Amnesty bill. 1T was grand stroke,
drawing out Of these rebels their secret and dear
ly beloved opinions, those which they have been,
and are still, hugging closely to their breasts rel
alive to the "dead issues of the war, and show
ing them to the country olidating at once tue
boys who fought for the republicans everywhere.
1t needed but this move of Mr.. Blaine's to
| convince the country that these ex-con-
federstes are as rebellious ever and only
await the opportunity TO again confederate and
| get possession Of the government. To him. for
| the fearessness in which he aimed his blows at,
and the thorough appreciation of, the vulnerable
points OF the enemy, is due the credit Of opening
the eyes of the loyal and patriotic of the land and
of showing 10 the country the helsh designs of
these rebels, and consequently the recent republi
| can victories and the large gains all over the
United States. In this light Mr.. Blaine is entitled
| to the thanks of, and should be remembered by.
! the party. OF course he is maligned by
the Northern doughfsce and the Southern rebel
but with such noble record Is his he cannot be
injured BY them.
Mr.. Blaine's strength to-day is undoubtedly
greater than that of any other candidate. One Of
the most remarkable features of the canvas is the
| large number of newspapers which have thus ear
~ declared their preference for MI. Blame, evil
dencing the popularity and strength which he has
in the affection Of the people.
Now, a. to his numerical strength ip the con.