Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1879-08-28
Republican Rally.

One OF the largest political gatherings
ever assembled in this city met In Hancock
Hall. Monday evening. The Hail was
packed throughout. great numbers being
compelled to stand. The rear OF the stage
was tasteiully draped with two large flags.
while on either side. In frsnt. were stands
bearing immense bouquets Of flowers.
Vases OF flowers were on the speakers
table aud also ranged along the front OF
the stage. the whole making . remarkably
nne norai display. Great credit IL due to
the young ladies who showed such skill
and taste Ia decorating and beautifying the
stage.
The Lsmoine Band, which furnished ex-
eellent music throughout the evening, as
sembled under the dag. opposite the post
Office. soon sfter O'Clock. and after play
ing one or two pieces In honor Of the nag
and the name " bore. marched TO the Hall
followed by an immense throny II people.
The neetirg was called to ..rder by Hon.
A. y. Drink~ater. who introduced AS the
next Governor OF Maine. Hon. Daniel =.
Davis" The prolonged and hearty sp-
plsuse that greeted Mr.. Davis, rs he came
forward on the platform. must have sssur-
ed him OF the enthusiastic support that be
will receive from the voters OF Ellsworth
on the sth day OF September. lie Vas still
suffering greatly from hoarseness conse-
9uent on the severe tax to bis voice from .
campaign Of i've weeks, during which time
he has spoken from once to twice daily.
IL was evident 20 all that the effort 10 SPEAK
was attended with suffering and possibly
with danger. but many had come there to
see and hear Aim and he would not dissp-
point them. Mr.. Davis spoke for nearly
three quarters Of An hour and MAS listened
TO with the closest attention. Hi, PROPOSE
tons were put with wonderful clesruess.
and his concise and candid statements car
ried conviction 10 all present. No one who
listened to him could fall OF being Impress,
ed with the honesty AZ well as the ability
of the speaker. His speech. no, only
strengthened his supporters here in Els
worth, but has added largely to their num-
Der.
Following the speech OF Mr.. Davis the
Band gave q choice selection aud the
Chairman then introduced Hon L. Powers
who beld the close attention OF the audi
enee for more than An hour. Mr.. Powers
reviewed the greenback theories 10 a point
cd and telling manner, showing their
ls..st
phases. He then took up the subject OF
the Na,ional Banks which he discussed
with ability and fairness, showing that
until We can be provided with some better
system Of banking. 1t Is the part OF wisdom
to Continue them. His referencc 10 Mr..
Davis, the private soldier, brought forth .
storm OF applause tina, fairly shook the
Hall.
Al tie conclusion OF Mr.. Po~ers' re-
marks. the Band played one OF It's hes,
pieces and the Chairman then introduced.
as The last speaker Of the evening. Gen.
Green b. kaum, OF HIS. Commissioned Of
the L. 5. Internal Revenue.
Gen. RAam's speech was logical and In.
siruetiSe. lie showed. by the large
amounts Of specie that are being shipped
TO the nitcd States from European coun-
tries in payment for our products. ho~
surely we are advancing 10 the accGnula-
iion OF wealth as = nation, and how little
reason We now have TO complain OF the
hard times
Having been soldier. he naturally re-
ferred 10 the southern question. as did Mr..
Davis In his speech. and warned Republi.
can Oreenbackers that far greater danger
than any question OF finance ,hresiens the
country. We are glad that Gen. Raum
will visit other towns In this caaniy. 10.
his speeches will surely be productive OF
great good. We bespeAk for him large
and attentive audiences In all parts OF the
county.
No such political gathering has been
seen In Hancock Hall for long lime, aud
its numbers aud character poin, con-
clusively To a sweeping victory on the day
OF election.