Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-12-08

Here and there a sensationalist calls this Caesar
ISM and pirates of the bayoneis of little garrison
of soldiers here, in spite of the wise forethought
for all classes and protection of all citizens lately
shown in South Carolina by the army, and com
mended by thinking men of all parties, and when
many times the number would be nothing unnat-
ursl at the capital Of great nation, and If the
threats of reckless politicians to be regarded
would even be too few to protect the public build
ings with their contents from any danger OF in
jury.
1t i. lot strange that there should be great in
terest in the result here, for the employees of the
gov ornmen Mt and those who have waited for many
years to become such till they are "gaunt and
hungry" make up the mass of the population.
Still the general expression is that whoever is
elected will and should be inaugurated, and that
if the vote is not found for Tilden, Governor
Hayes will be inaugurated, as if the situation
were revor-ed his opponent would have the same
high office.
The people of the South have no desire TO dis
the causes that put them in their present con-
dtion and the politicians of the democracy only
appeal to their friends North weak and sub
jugsted people, suffering and sw-abiding, living
in perfect quiet and practicing no intimidation
toward any citizen, only unfortunate in certain
strange medicines, that personal animosities
break out among republicans about election time
and prominent men are shot or hanged, and ne
groes commit great atrocities their quiet neigh
bors soon after they attend republican meetings
But they do not wish to lead in any war and
prefer to see the Northern democracy lead and al
- r. r A. %
seems to me the real reason is that those who
would foment disturbance know that the RENE m
brance of is yet fresh in the minds of the peo-
Pile, the Grape wraps many fair picture by their
fresides as in northern homes, and the marks OF
the conlendng armies that swept backward and
| forward over their fresldes with desolaton, and
through their cities with fire and ruin, still re-
main in spite Of the kindly touches Of the hand OF
tine, busy for these years since the war, and tell
too plainly the results to any State on whose soil
armies struggle for the astery, and recall too Bit
ter experiences for even the most reckless parti-
zan TO wish for war with all its horrors at his own
door. Hence they must assure the people that
| from Washington northward must be the thea
| tire Of war, and IL the Government cannot be
seized, at least there may be found "fresh fields
and pastures new" in the wealthy cities of the
North which they assume shall be the theatre OF
the con let they invoke.
Fortunately the American people are not to be
deceived into the precipitation Of any conflict Of
Importance, and while tolerant of great freedom
of speech, and allowing with conscious power
much latitude to the action of the restless, unem-
ployed masses, which congregate in the large cite:
and grow reckless, desperate, discontinued and
quarre lsome, they knew well enough that a mol
is not to be trusted and is dangerous to the bust
ness and property of all men of all parties,
last to liberty ITSELF and therefore when men who
threaten greatly pass beyond the limit within
which they are harmless they will not be tolerated
by any party, being enemies of all men, especially
of those who periodically prefer to wait for jus
tice by proper forms of law.
Even now our bonds do not sell as rapidly as a
short time since in Europe, and with great debt
on our hands as a nation we are not ready for the
costly pleasure of quarrelling among ourselves
that we may pay a much larger interest upon it
by reason of so mpairing our credit.
In the meeting of Congress there was the
most interest shown in the House when the COM
plimentary vote Of the republicans was given to
MIR. Garfield as their candidate for Speaker. The
proceedings of the Senate were much in the usual
way, varied only by the cordial greeting of the
Senator's and the qualifications of several new
members. resolution in relation to election in
designations was offered by Senator Edmunds,
and one by Senator Sargent in relation to a con-
sttutional convention to meet at Columbus Ohio,
during the next summer. Among those present
and newly qualified was Senator Blaine of our
own State, who appears in excellent health and
is extremely fortunate in entering at time when
the highest qualities of craftsmanship are so great
ly needed, and in an arena where they can be so
readily and effectively used. As both branches are
In running order, and the House especially seems
in haste we may look for news of interest as soon
as all the machinery is in motion. ABC.