Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-06-25

Fourth District Nomination.


The republicans Of the Fourth Congress
sional District nominated yesterday as
their candidate for Congress, the bold and
able editor of the Bangor Wing and Cour
Ter, Capt. Charles a. Boutelle. The nom
inee is well known by his connection with
his paper to the voters Of his district and
the State. He has long been regarded as
one Of the most able young men in the
State as politician and editor, and des-
tined to arrive at,high distinction as a pub
lie man. While Captain Boutelle is pos
sessed of large ability and the courage to
act his convictions fearlessly. he is also
as honest and generous as fearless, be-
ing without spot or stain or even sus-
picion against the manly integrity of his
character. Under temper somewhat
hasty, against what he believes to be
wrong. he carries noble heart, as true
to his friends and duty rs the needle to
the pole. The nomination is one which
we hope will receive the support of every
republican in the Fourth district. If our
friends there would shake off the yoke Of
the robbers who attempted t" steal the
State government last fall and winter they
must arise as one man in opposition to the
Internal fusion party.
II they would regain control of their dis
trict they must begin NOW, this very year,
when the people are Disguised and indig-
nant at the infamous acts of the fusion
leaders. Elect Capt. Boutelle this year,
and the district will be secure in republic
can hands for the next twenty-five years.
Tho necessity of unity and special effort
are so apparent in all parts of
our State that no republican can
fail to appreciate the situation.
Capt. Boutelle's enthusiasm and activity
are Just the elements needed to make the
campaign in the Fourth district u success.
We predict that it will be made hot for
the fusionists in that part of the State be-
tween now and September. and that Bou-
telle will be elected by a splendid major
ity. When the Fourth district republican
boys start in earnest they know no such
word as fail.
MIR. BOutelle was born in Lincoln coun-
ty. lie received common school and
academic education. to which studious hab-
its. large observation in many countries,
and his experience as an editor have great.
ly added. His farther was prosperous
shipmaster, and when his son became of
suitable age he went to sea with his father
making many voyages to foreign coun-
tries as his first mate. When he was
youth the family removed to Brunswick
and made that their home. At the break
ing out Of the rebellion Boutelle enlisted
in the navy. and served with distinction
until the close of the war. being part OF
the time with Admiral Farragut and in i'm
portant service for which his name was
honorably mentioned by his supe-
riors. At the close OF the war he went to
New York and entered into business. but
did not continue in it a long time
Without any solicitation on his
part he received an invitation from the late
lamented John II. Lynde of Bangor to
become editor of the Wing and Courier.
which he accepted. and in which he has
made his mark AS an accomplished and
fearless editor and powerful auxiliary to
the republican cause in the eastern part
of the State. He is man of fine person
al appearance, and his speeches made in
the campaign last year We're among the
most effective delivered from the stump.
The Fourth district will have in him a
strong advocate and watchful guardian in
Congress for its interests in that body
Until MIR. Ladd the district has always
been most ably represented, and will be
restored to its former influence il Capt.
Boutelle is chosen its representative.
The Belfast Journal says: Murch was
entitled to the nomination. according
to political usage, and he got it, as near-
~ everybody supposed he would. But
he will find nomination one thing this
year, and an election another. Two years
ago he was not only nominated by an
accident, but elected by an accident. Ac-
cidents Of this kind are rarely continuous.
Is Mr.. Murch will no doubt learn ere he
Is six months older. There is good