The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-09-04
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MATTERS In MAINE.
The Republican Campaign.
Enthusiastic Rallies All Over the
..t...-..s State.
MATTERS In MAINE.
GREAT MEETING AT AUGUSTA.


Speecnes oy Wen. Garneid, senator Blaine
and Col. IngersOlI.
Especial to Press.l
AUGUSTA, Sept. Zone Of the grandest raj
lies of the campaign took place in this city this
afternoon and evening An immense crowd of
people from the surrounding towns were in at
tendance. A stand was erected in the square
adjoining the Augusta House, where in the
afternoon Col. Ingersoll and Hon. j G. Blaine
held the attention of the multitude with potent
speeches upon the Issues of the day.
In the evening shortly after o'clock trains
began to arrive from both directions and
brought companies from Bangor. Winthrop
Waterville, Hallowen and Portland, which to-
gether with the Augusta companies, made q
grand and imposing procession, which paraded
through the principal streets, many residences
being beautifully illuminated, and the side
walks crowded with people, intent upon seeing
the grand parade.
After the march the companies halted in
front of the Augusta House, which was bril-
liantly illuminated and decorated for the &C.
casioD. Here the companies were furnished
with collation.. to which they did ample JUS
ticei their appetites being not in the least d.
unfinished by their long march. The space in
front of the Augusta House was completely
packed with people who paid the closest atten-
ton while Gen. Jno. A, Garfield of Ohio deliv-
cred telling campaign speech, during which
brilliant display of fireworks was made from
the grounds opposite. The Portland companies
were highly complimented for their fine ap-
pearance. as they formed a prominent feature
of the procession, there being from ten to
twelve hundred men in line. One of the tran =
sparancies in the procession was particularly
noticeable. 1t was track bones of horse
mounted upon pole, which was labelled,
"Talbot's Contribution, eco. A. Don't Ride"
Secretary Morrill, being unwell did not think
itprudent.to speak in the open air with the
prevailing high wind.
Never was the Kennebec valley more thor
oughly alive aud next Monday this Republican
stronghold will roll up one of its most brilliant
majorties. Everybody is now interested and
the Republicans are united and in earnest
The intelligence received daily by the chair
man of the State Committee from all parts of
the state is of the most encouraging character.
Ex-Gov. NOyes at sac0.
SAco, Sept. 2.-Ex-Gov. Noyes of Ohio de-
ivered one of the most effective Republican
speeches ever made in this city. Pepperell
Square was filled with an unusually attentive
audience, which frequently applauded the well
put points of Ohio's soldier orator. It was lust
the speech for the occasion and will do the
cause great good. The outlook for the Repub-
leans improves daily. The old leaders are tax
ing hold with their old zeal and the result will
be good Republican majority. U.
Fairfield.
FAIRFIELD, Sept. "a rousing Republican
rally was held here Saturday evening. A new
and beautiful flag having the names of our can
didstes upon it was thrown to the breeze amid
the cheers of the crowd. Andrews Hall was
packed with an interested audience many be-
ing unable to get in. DR.. g. M. Twitchel,
was chosen president and introduced as the
speakers Hon. E. f. Webb of Waterville, aad
Hon. d. o. Pratt of Iowa. Mr. Pratt was
Obliged To rlose his speech in order to take the
train-a fact which was much regretted The
meeting broke up with rousing cheers for the
speakers and for our candidates. s.
Calais.
CALAIS, Sept. IA Republican rally was
held in Holidays Hall this evening" aud
Hayes and Wheeler club was formed with Mr..
e. G. Goodnow as president. A large and en-
thusiastic crowd was in attendance. The
meeting was addressed by Mr.. G. B. Rounds
and Hon. W. j. CorthelL Holidays Hall has
been engaged as the headquarters for the club
where the exchanges of our two city papers are
to be put on file for the benefit of the members
Committees were also appointed to hunt up
and convert outsiders. You may look for good
work from Calais. p
Bowd0inham.
BowDoINHAM, Sept 2.-The Republicans
held rousing rally in this town this evening.
The large town hall was densely packed with
an interested audience The speakers we're
Mr. Chas. G.. Fall Of Boston and joseph B,
Raney of Philadelphia. Mr.. Raney made a
ringing speech and was frequently applauded.
Bowdoinham will show large majority for
the Republican ticket. A.
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Auburn.
LEWISTON, Sept. IA Republican me citing
at Auburn tonight was addressed by A. G.,
Lebroke. The Hayes and Wheeler club and
Continentals made q torchlight parade with
Johnson's Band.
R0CkIand.
RoCKLAND, Sept. 2.-The Republicans held
large meeting at Farwell & Ames' Hal! this
evening, which was ably addressed by Hon.
Eugene Hale. Mr.. Hale was warmly received
by his Rockland constituents.