Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1876-09-21
Opinions of the Press.

] The result in Maine was one which there W as
every reason TO expect. and il shows not only
I the ardor with which the Republicans are en-
iering into this campaign, but that the party Is
/ still intact. At no time since 1850 has Maine
1 done better for thu Republican party. and the
achievement Of Monday yirtusliy decides the
Presidential contest. Following so closely up
on the Saratoga blunder ami the result in YER
mont, the Maine election cannot fail thoroughly
TO dishearten the Democracy, making Indiana
as certain for HAYES n Ohio aud Penns, Ivan ia
IN. \. Herald Clnd.l
The Republicans have carried Maine by a
majority considerably larger than what they
expected Their liberal caculators estimated
it at 10000. while the more prudent ayowCd
themselves content with the prospects Of 5000
one thing the result IN Maine settles--it shows
beyond all reasonable doubt the there i no
general desire throughout the country. such a.
The Democrats have been counting upon. for a
change without regard 10 what the change may
be. and simply for the sake OF change.-lN.
\. Evening Post lind. Rep
There Is one thing surprising about the Maine
election. and that l. in the completeness OF the
sweep Of the Republican victory. Vermont
proved terrible disappointment. The Il, mo-
cratic battle erv fell deaf ear. and the srgu-
mcnts Of the great reiormers Were Iidcul'd.
Names work will be far more dispiriiing. The
people Of two states have spoken. II il true
they are Republican but the fact that they have
materially increased their msjorities shows The
thoughts OF the people. Name and Vermont
have spoken for the country y. \. CONNER
ciAl Advertiser lRep)
The Msine election has resulted in giving The
Republican parts such ms ority not on.y
houors the Old Pine free State. tut Nindicaies
republican principles and sends fourth through
out the country the knell of Democracy aud
Sham Reform. This grand utteTance OF the
honest yeomen Of Maine will serve a. the early
streak OF sunshine 10 chase AWAY the darkness
OF doubt. and predgure the rising OF the sun OF
victory in all its splendor.-lN. \. Evening
Mai tRep.)
No matter what the Democrats may think,
and still less what they may say. the country
viii In this repetition OF the decision OF Yer
mont the clear, strong, Inyincibie set otthe pop
ular current which l. sweeping on to the tai
umphani election of HAYES and " hecier. Nei-
Their "a still hunt which the Democracy have
now tried in our two New-Engiand States, nor
the NOISY boastngs resorted 10 in the Wc>t.nor
money by the barrel-ful. nor the recruiting %
famous name. can change the inevitable result
-. Boston Journal kcp.l
The vote Of Maine will give cneouragrmenr
10 Republicans in the states that arr to vote
next month. for II shows that all that was lost
in the unfortunate year lS1i has b,.cu reg iincd.
The party i a. strong and united a. ever. and
1t viii grow stronger until t1e daE 81 the NJ
yem5er election Boston Advertiser Rep
The Republicans have SWEEP Maine. OF thu
there Is no question. Though by no means -
large smsJority j. shown A. tour wear. aso.ihe
asi Presidential year, there seems 10 be nitc
falling of in the Republican vote, except IN
few sections, while there ar very decided Re
publicaus gain ia other. The victory must
be conceded 10 De complete. and Mr.. Blaine
warranted in congratulAting GOV. Hayes on The
result Boston oio6e lIndJ
Mr.. Blaine has won hi, ighi; the Republican
majority IN Maine will r-Ach ljv1. This i-
not quite Up to the Republican MAJORITY A. iAe
Gosernor election IN the a.; Presidential wear.
but i near enough Tor all practical purpose.
II shows that the party rr;4iu- IT, Old hoiI uI-
on the State, and " ill justly cuouuEAEc ErpaA J.
cans cNeryw here 10 hope that What !. trI. 40
the state vii prove true % the ,olutry iu ~
yembeT. Al the sane time 10 does not .'tir
the Presidential election % simply give. ilr
Republicans so,si mason 90 eNr-ci thai tt'l
may earn it, springfield Iep4blcau lad
Ihe NAN, Ni,iory ia douh.e uuf. flr. whsle
i gifrs excellent promise uf thr .acc'-. 90 tl.
tng.uuai. Natssna i.aAei. % maxi. as-uralu.
t.ul.s surr - ths election 60 ihr ultfd state
~.lait 20 ths uoa- jam, q. Hl4.ut.- fA..s-
u- iha lu4ulr,T Rep
Mr. Blaine IA. agalu di.p lHoI DE frsu,r-
-al- tutr-s and magurtIe power i. q lc4.l.r.
aEi gwen q .i.bf ui.atuE o' Doe iurlTr NTH
"a ...h b. woli have swept thr country a. uIg
gsni4a'. i,r the PRESIDENCY - fh.i4l,iphla
Pre-. Rep