Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-11
Opinions of the Press on the Flee.
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From the Bangor Wing and Courier.
The returns which we give in detail sufficiently
show the extent of the disaster to the record Of
on Stale and to the sound and honest principles
that have hitherto been the pride of New Eng
land. accomplished yesterday by the unholy al.
lance of the democratic party with moveme Ut
based on the most fsllac Gus aud pernicious doc
trines, at war alike with the experience of ages
and with the honor and safety Of our institutions
We believe that yesterday will come 10 be re-
Rarded-and tnst in the near future-as the dark
est day in the political history of our ) ate. We
have made our record on the issues Involved, and
regard defeat encountered In defence of eternal
Truth and Right, rs inestimably more glorious
than any triumph purchased at the sacrifice o (
prlnc ple and convection. The people NAV be
Temporarily led astrsy by demagog ues who tam
per unscrupulousy with human passions and pr, j
udices but calm reason l. sure to resume it, sway
and to that confidently sppeal from tue
reckless clamoi OF the hour. The cruel and dan
Perous deluson which has swept over man,
States Of the Wtst and thence spread like dis
temper until it has attacked the most intelligent
portion OF the UDion, bring only mocking di,-
Appointment and bitter remorse TO all who have
encuu, aged or embraced il, aud ali good eitizen-
must hope that 1t may spend ITS force and bring
realization OF it, peril before II orks the run OF
our country.
Let us remember that it is not our h,g tha,
is dishonored by the temporary defeat of sound
principles, but tnat the battle We have waged hs.
a lp-
ments Of the republican patty into solid column
for the main,et ance of National Honor, and that
we are stronger to-day, with Right on our side
than any coalition of Wrong Having fought
the good fight must keep the faith, and recog-
nizipg that our party alone stands chamuioo Of
public honesty aud sound financial PRINCIPLES LEI
us keep our Banner unfurled without stripe oh.
liberated or a single star ob.cured," aud inscihng
it with the sacred teachipg- of rne Fathers move
steadily forward to the victory that " i'll surel,
and
and our County.
From the Portland Press.
It's grievous thing indeed to have lost Rem
resentstive the fourth district but the defe Il of
Hale, if he be defeated, is a national CALAMITY
His loss a member Of the lower House will be
keenly deplored through bout the length and breadth
of the land. 1t gives an additional pang tina, he
should be beaten by 50 utterly WORTHLESS. and nm.
suitable person as Murch, man whose ignorance
and impioyidence were his leading recommends
tons, a communist, trade UNION leader, u ma n
indoctrnated with all the dangerous theories
which threaten the fabric of society.
As TO the State ticket 1t Is shameful that Maine
fails to give a majority OF all her votes for the no.
BILE Connor mau who honor. the 5 ate which
has honoTed him, aud who i the emb Jdlmeut OF
everything fine and manly. But it is aad we
must trust to the chance of holding the legisla-
ture for his election. This is as yet a matter of
doubt and uncertainty. Tue Sena' e wei otobab' y
have aud the House We hope or, but ma ii wait for
more complete returns Tor definite Knowledge
About one thing we can heartily congratulate onr
selves and thai is the gallant light we nave made
for honest money and the unity and good organ
ization of our party on the subject. Tue green.
back craze has utterly ecked and demoraliz ID
the democrats, while it leaves a coDpa and ear
nest BODY, proud even 10 partial defeat of our DO
sitiou and Of all We have done AMI said through.
out the campaign. For US defeat in a good cane
is honorable, but for the democrats what shall we
say! They are brOkeL and defeated. ttey have
deserted their auc ent iath without esholsiu,r a
new one, they are party without principles aim.
or conference VIII tner IN de'eat or victorv re
saw what we mean and know we are right Soon
or late we must attain complete victory for rIyht
honesty aud decency il sure to prevail aud so We
go hopefully about ii hung the good fight again
without the possibility OF waverl my or equiyoca.
ton, in full confidence Of fut1Ie success.
The Argus woulj like to say something, bu
dare not, for fear Of treadng on the cofns of the
greenbackers, conscious that they must make
peace with them if they hope for any favors The
Argus says:
At this late hour it is impossible 70 write a
length. Tie figures aFe bsfoie the reader. W,
can only cong atulate our friends in the Fourtt
District on the glorious Victory they have won
and wish other districts had been as fortunate
Conner is deie ated The strength Of the Green
back vote developed wonderfully. Read zoe.
back q minority candidate. We have gained d
Congressman. More we would cay, bat we can
not.
=. From the Boston Daily Advertiser
II 10 many yesfs .incs the returns frnm a State
eIection 10 Maine have been awaited with such in.