Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-06-26
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Gilman, of the Aroostook Pioneer, left his pa
per in charge of Free VIII Baptist minister
while he went off on tour to the Centennial.
On his departure he forget to instruct the Elder
upon the political ideas of the Journal which arc
generally understood to be neither one thing nor
another. In the meantime, the Cincinnati Con-
vention was held, and Hayes nominated. The
reverend editor pro TEN. with an eye to the eter-
nal fitness of things, Immediately came out in a
strong article endorsing the nomination, and call
ing upon all good citizens to support the ticket.
Gilman got hold Of copy of his paper somewhere
on his way home, and he declares tibet the Pho
neer must make back tracks, as be don't yet know
what side of the fence he is
The Bridgton News says While we have never
favored Mr.. Blaines nomination-have never been
able to agree with friends that under all the
circumstances, such nomination was wise and
for the best interests of the party the country
heartily congratulate this distinguished son of
Maine upon his singular good fortune in emerg-
ing from the smoke of the great battle not only
unscarred but enjoying greater popularity than
when the battle opened,
The young democracy of Maine generally
dissatisfied with the nomination of John {. Tai
bot. But the young folks don't have much to do
with running the old democratic mill. All they
have got to do so long as they train in that com
zette.
There we're large number Of delegates in the
republican convention at Bangor who voted for
Greeley four years ago. They report that seven
Fights Of the men of this class, all in fact who
have not gone over entirely to the democr acy,
will vote the republican ticket this Centennial
year.
This is Ben Hills brief out foicibie expression Of
opinion as to the strength Of the nomination Of
Hayes and Wheeler: "By Cd! they've got US
again"
The gathering clans of the democracy at St.
Louis already began to divide into hostile camps
Gov. Tilden, Indiana for Gov. Hendricks, Ohio
for Senator Thurman or exGov. Allen. 10 case
none of the favorites can win, it is intended to
trot out Gen. Hancock.
The indications are that Alexander II. Steph-
ems will be returned to Congress without having
any opposition, either in convention or at the
polls. His health is improving rapidly, and he
will be in mis- seat before Congress adjourns.
Certain New Jersey democrats have united to
present the name of General George B. MeClel-
ian as successor to Senator Frelnghuysen in the
United States Senate, whose term expires on the
4h Of March next. They had better not ask him
to accept, for he will not get his mind made up
till the campaign is over.
Ex-senator Fenton says he believes the LIBERIA
al element will cordially support Hayes and
Wheeler, and his present determina los is to do so
himself.
The most difficult and distracting question in
the democratic National Convention will be that
which is certain to arise between the hard money
and rag money wings of the party.
Hon. F. A. Pike, of Calais, remarked to gen.
tleman in Bangor Thursday that he should sup
port Hayes and Wheeler, adding that he could not
affiliate with the democracy. The Confederate
House is leading great many men to that con-
Cluson.
We do not believe that any man could have
been selected in the country who would have
pleased the German ma ses so well as Mr.. Hayes.
Chicago Tribune.