Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-06-09


the "Brigadier'' side of Congress. Meane-
while the President sits calmly and smilngly
in the rickety old White House and awaits
the pleasure of the tw; o her coordinate
branches He is at peace with his PARTY. is
happy over the Ohio nominations, is fully
satisfied with financial results and business
prospects, and equally satisfied with the politi-
cal outlook of the party of his choice
Regarding the Ohio nominations might as
well say that here, all parties seem to be
highly pleased over them. The re-
publicans seem to think, and justly be
lieve, that the nomination of Foster il Il
strong one because it cements all the republi-
can elements and conciiates great many
hard money democrats.
The democrats are, apparently, supremacy
| happy, because the nomination of Ewing has
| tipped over the Tilden "barl" (Which has not
yet been filled with the needful) and has Of
fcred a sweet sop to the greenbackers and all
other inflationists, while the greenbackers are
happy in the thought that one great party has
knueklcd down to their principles without
they themselves having to give way, and that
they are a recognized element of politics and
have n leader of their own.
This happiness may possibly last until Octo
Der, after which somebody must go into
mourning. 1t is evident that this struggle
which is to take place in Ohio, is momcn-
tous and quite possibly decisive one. The
hottest political fight seen in Ohio for many
years is now likely to take place The tnan
cal theories are so mixed up, that neither
party is certain as to how the wind of fortune
will blow.
However, taking the situation as ii is it is
the same old question which was fought out
there in ls76-hard or soft monev-with
new one added. viz whether we are nation
of States or confederation of States
. This new element will most undoubtedly
cnure to the benefit Of the republicans; and
unless the other question has lost strength.
which seems next to impossible in view of
resumption, that party has the best show of
success
Butitwill not do to presume too much. Ewing
is very popular man in Ohio, is bv ancestry
and marriage connected with some of the best
classes of society there, has much ready tai
ent and oloquence, and is wide awake on the
questions at issue. Moreover. he has a good
military record which Foster has not.
On the other hand, Foster, too, is popular.
is a lively fellow on the stump, has the sup
port of the Administration, stands fully and
squarely upon the financial views as enunci-
"A l;,,lI ,-S b.r
is on the best of terms with the large German
population in that State, who are hard money
citizens.
1t is understood that during the latter part
of August, and during the month of Septem-
Der, Secretary Sherman will take the stump
in his State and will deal some telling blows
for hard money and the republican party.
1t is also understood that Secretary Schurz
will, quite late in the campaign, address the
Germans in their various stror gholds. Happi-
republicans this year, both to political and
financial views, and his efforts will undoubt-
eddy have a weighty effect
SECRETARY MCCRARYs REsIGNArloy
The resignation of Secretary McCrary al
though for sometime expected, is received by
hi. friends here with much regret. For many
years in Congress- and for two years in his
present position, his face-a striking
one-has been very familiar, and his bearing
and social qualities as well as his legal and
political eminence have rendered his stay
amongst almost a necessity But for
many years his heart has been set on. Just
such position as he now will receive, and
he undoubtedly will fill it wisely and salts
factoriy.
The most prominent names mentioned for
the vacancy are those of Wayne McVeigh
John A. Kasson; Assistant Secretary of the
Treasury, Hawley; and Ex-Gov. IIartranft of
Pennsylvania. l think Hawley or Kasson
will get it. | have heard the name of Eu-
gene Hale mentioned once or twice but as he
don't know much about war, hardly think
he stands any chance. have been asked by
several if the Smith nominated by the Maine
greenbackers is the same Smith they had last
year, and tell them they will find out by the
middle of September that it is. Next year
there will be no necessity for inquiring about
him.
The Post Of this city puts Maine down as
one Of next years doubtful States from which
they might gain the necessary few votes to
succeed, Gov. Garcelon, it would SEEM has
done wonders down this way, in making
blind his democratic friends and the Post
has caught the malady. E.J.B
Deal Gently with the stomach.
IL refractory mild discinne Is the thing