Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-10-12
POLITICAL.
DR.. Fowler and the Grant Interview.

DIR. Fowler. who is here visiting his broth
er. in an interview has made with his own
hand SOME corrections in the report of his
| interview with Grant, which do not materially
| alter it. and adds the following points not
heretofore published: While the conversa-
ton was upon Gen. Hancock Gen. Grant ex-
pressed himself strongly in this wise, and
repeated the sentence al least three times -
He is 4 very weak and very ambitious man.
He is the most selfish man ever knew. He
never vas satisfied with a mention made of
him BY his superior officers, although he re-
ceived all that he deserved and more than any
of his comrades. He was out of temper
whenever any other officer was commended.
He could not bear to have anybody else
praised. He is the most selfish man 1 ever
knew. This, said the doctor, is just what
the General said. and if the report sent to the
papers Is as wrote it, Gen. Grant has not
and will not deny it.
Commissioner Davenport.
Judge Blatehford to-day, with concurrence
of Judge Choate, denied the application for
removal of John l. Davenport and dismissed
the order directing Davenport to show cause
why he should not be removed.
General Grant.
Gen. Grant received large number of
SaAaSi> at iiti -fNtuut THIS iuprulnS-
A grand parade and imposing demanstra-
ton occurred tonight. in honor of General
Grant. Points of vantage from which to
view the procession were at premium, and
the streetsihronged with people. The Ban
kers and Brokers Club, 5000 strong, led the
torch bearers. One of the most brilliant
features of the parade was the display made
by the Republican Invincibles of Philadelphia.
This delegation was nearly l,500 in number
mostly young men and handsomely uniformed.
This was followed by the different district re-
publican organizations, the railroad en-
ployees. and Veterans, Soldiers and Sailors
Association, the Cornell Legion, and the
Roscoe Conkling brigade, numbering $500
men. These were headed by l25 mounted
men. This command led the column of the
Conkling Legion that lay in 9th. 10th
and 18th streets. As the procession wheeled
into 23rd street from 9Th Avenue the glare of
thousands of torches made column of fiery
brightness along the Avenue. The light
streamed upward and among trees of the
park, and with rockets and fireworks at
various points rendered the scene brilliant
one. One of the features of the pyrotechni-
cal display was burning of castor signal
lights by the New York Stock Exchange club.
As the Conkling Legion marched through
23rd street from Fifth Avenue and wheeled
into Madison Avenue their rear was
brought up by the Business Mems Associa-
ton, which was an important feature in the
parade. This was followed by the Grant
League, 800 strong. Visiting delegations
from New Jersey came next, after which was
the Insurance Mems Garfield and Arthur
clubs. There were 80, 600 men in line.
Nominations.
SPRINGFIELD, Mass, October IL. George
ID. Robinson of Chicopee, has been re-nomi-
mated for Congress, and Gen. Punkett of
Adams nominated for elector, by the repub-
licans of the 18th district.
Democrats of the sth district nominated
Hon. Chas. T. Russell for Congress.
Excitement in Florida.
JACKSONVILLE, October IL. Some excite
ment exists in political circles, caused over
the controversy between the democratic and
republican committee on the question whether
persons convicted of larceny have a right to
register and vote. Attorney Gen. Tucker
holds that persons convicted of larceny by
any court of competent jurisdiction, without
regard to grade of crime, forfeits the right of
franchise. Republican State committee, how
ever, takes the position that when a conviction
is for less sum than $40 it makes the grade
a misdemeanor, and not felony, and does not
work such disquaifications. The republican
committecain circular threatens any regis
tration officer or inspector of elections with
prosecution in the L. S. court if they inter-
fere in any way with a citizens right to vote
on account of this conviction in justices
court Democrats no the other hand are
determined that their view of the matter shall
control registering officers.
From Ohio.
CoLUMBUs, o., October IL. To-day has
been occupied by both State committees in
sending out final instructions to their followers.
Both political parties nave splendid organiza-
tons in the State and an immense vote will
be polled tomorrow. Both parties claim to
have taken every precaution for polling their
entire vote, and to preserve the purity of the
ballot box.
CINcINNATI, October IL. The political
campaign closed tonight without any public
meetings or parades and the city is unusually
quiet. Committees and candidates of both
parties have been very busy during the day.
Everything indicates very large vote. The
canvass has been managed and regarded
more like a National than a State election,
and State candidates and even local candi-
dates, except Congressman, are not all
brought forward prominently. Therefore it
is thought there will be but little scratching
out of tickets, and that party lines will be
unusually closely drawn. Hon. W. II. Bar
mum is here tonight. having come from
indianapolis, where he will go tomorrow.