Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-10-19

Eastern States in the republican party is unshak-
en-, and that the old fashioned republican major
tiles will roll up in that section, not excepting
New York (the city of New York always excepted).
The Western States are not reliable as the
Eastern, owing TO the peculiar elements of
society which 90 TO make up its unity of popula-
ton. Swedes Danes, Germans, Irish, 1sraeltes
and various other nationalities are largely repre-
sented in that section, hence, while all these-the
Irish alone excepted-are generally found voting
with the party of freedom they are often tempo.
rarly estranged by local issres, which affect their
own interests. Consequently the constantly huc-
tuating ma critics of either party.
The results, therefore, of the Ohio and Indiana
elections, while partaking to quite large degree
of National issues, do not fully determine the ac-
ton of those States as to the November election.
While the result is highly favorable to the repub.
licans, they are not sufficiently satisfactory to be
taken as complete harbngers of victory in No
yember. These same elements have mentioned
are in the balance, ready, by the force Of circum
stances or by argument to be thrown into the
scale for or against the two parties contenting.
The German element, so strong in Ohio and In
diana, is probably the most difficult element 10
the country, owing to its peculiar views of the
question of temperance. Hence the recent de-
feats of the republican party in Ohio particularly
and to some extent in Indiana.
On State issues then, the Germans as class
prefer democratic party rule to republican, know
log they will be allowed larger liberty on religious
aud temperance issues but when it comes to ad
mnsteiing the affairs Of the general government
they greatly prefer the republican party, and
vote accordingly. Ii is for this reason that we
have seen States which, in October, gave prom
Use of Democratic success in November, wheel
grandly into the Republican column to the great
surprise of both parties. And the predictions of
shrewd politicians here are that this year will be
no exceptions; that in November next, Ohio will
gives Hayes % 900 majority, and that Indiana
viii follow with at least 5000.
The precedents already have AMI there is
nothing in the present contest which would iudi-
cate variance Of the rule.
But il is felt that the contest is yet a hard one
that solid phalanx of Southern States confront
us; that well organized and hard working enc.
my is in the field sparing neither time, oratory or
money to effect its purpose. Therefore no effort
is to be relaxed or time lost, nay more that re-
doubled exertion must be put forth to rebut cal
umny and false assertions, and to counteract evi
influences which might turn the scales against u.s.
1t is predicted that New York will give $4,000
and even 10000 majority for Hayes; but predic-
tons are not fulflments. Constant exerton and
viglant wachfulness will effect the object. There
fore the leaders of the republican party are de-
termined to put out skirmshers in every direction
in New York. New Jersey and Connecticut, while
many well tried veterans Of the party will take
their lives in their hands and battle for the cause
in Mississippi, Louisiana, North and South Caro-
Ina and break up if possible the power of the
UNITED South" All that is wanted in those
States is the largest liberty of conscience and
privilege Of exercising the franchise freely to
bring those States into the republican column
They belong to the republican party aud that party
ought not to let threats and violence cheat them
out Of their electoral votes.
New Jersey and Connecticut both indicate by
their local elections republican gains, and the feel
ing is that an active canvass of those States be-
tween now and November will secure their cleo
toral votes TO the republicans. Efforts are now
being put forth for thorough work in each.
The strict Registration laws enacted for New
York city will prevent to large degree the per-
petration of those election frauds which have,
hitherto disgraced it and many other large
cities; consequently the democrats do not
count on such large majorities there, and must
necessarily reduce the republican majorities in the
state at large to carry the day This, it seems
quite certain they cannot do, as the republican
party of New York State is now unit and the
same prevailing sentiment found in other Eastern
States is found there.
On the whole then, the feeling is that the pros
poets are decidedly favorable, that issues not mel
are the test in this struggle, and that that the ma
tiona issues as presented are strongest on the re-
publican side But that, to prevent false presen-
ton of issues, and the various other pernicious
devices of INSCRIPTIONS democrats to lead minds
astray, 1t is incumbent on every republican who
can in any way help forward the cause of freedom
as embodied in the principles and platform of his
party, to Uork no'c, constantly, unshrnkngly and
most faidJully Up TO the last moment. May God
defend the right. EJ.B.