Morning journal and courier., 1880-09-10
News by Telegraph FROM ALL QUARTERS. Republican Rallies. A Monster Procession at
 Portland. FIFTEEN THOUSAND IN LINE. A Big Ratification Meeting
 in Brooklyn. The Seaham CoIliery Disaster. One Hundred and Twenty Persons
 Missing.
POLITICAL.

Hot Campaign in Maine.
 PORTLAND, Sept. 9.-The political campaign waxes hot Scores of meetings were held in I various towns all over the State tonight and were addressed by the best speakers obtain able. Among those on the Republican stump | are Hon. J. G. Blaine, General Fitzpatrick, I Corporal Davis, c. A. Boutelle, Henry B. C1eaves, R. G. Horr of Michigan, Green B.
 other side are all the Congressional nominees, ! General B. F. Butler, General s. F. Carey, \ Colonel A. M Waddell, Thomas F Grady, E. | Moody Boynton, General Weaver of Iowa, Judge Doolittle of Wisconsin, C. N Eccle- ] sine, General V. M. Lee of New York, and Colonel J. R. Fellows Both sides are terri | ply in earnest Both sides continue to claim l the State, the Republicans far the more con- ! fdently
 PORTLAND, Me, Sept. 9.-The Republican organizations of this city, with invited com panies from Bangor, Auburn, Lewiston, Freeport Bath, Waterville, Biddeford, Saco ! and other neighboring cities, numbering about 15, 900 with seven bands of music and
 numerous drum corps formed the largest procession of the season, extending over a
 mile in length. The private Examinations were particularly fine. Conspicuous among the transparencies was one which read 1.-The lone Senator from Vermont looking fer his colleague" with an appropriate design of the lone fisherman. Owing to the rain, which began early in the evening, the line of march was somewhat curtailed. Notwithstanding
 the unfsyorable weather, the streets along the line Of the route were crowded.
 Brooklyn Republicans Avvake-A Rous-
 ing Meeting-GeneraI Hawley Discusses
 the Issues.
 NEW YORK, Sept. 9.-The interior of the Academy of Music in Brooklyn presented a brilliant appearance this evening, illuminated as it was with hundreds of gas jets, decorated with flags and bunting, and adorned with
 flowers The occasion was the first rally of the Repubians of Brooklyn, to ratify the nomination of Garfield and Arthur Extensive preparations had been made for the illumina- ton and decoration of Montague street be- tween Court and Clinton, and a display of fireworks, but these were interfered with on account of the storm. The academy was crowded with spectators, who were enter tained previous to the speeches by music from Dodworth's band and singing by glee clubs. large number of invited guests were seat ed on the stage. MT. William H. Warning,
 who presided, introduced as the first speaker General Joseph R. Hawley. The General was received with loud cheers. After they had subsided he thanked the audience for it's kind reception and then began his speech. He referred to the past success of the Republican party and predict ed victory for it in November next. Dur ing his remarks the General said the election of Garfield and Arthur meant revival of business and prosperity throughout the coun- try. He advocated protection and said that this country could manufacture all goods as well and as cheap if not cheaper than foreign lands Incidental references to Hancock clio tied great cheers The speaker conceded that Hancock was brave soldier and gen. tleman, and this remark was cheered loudly. After the meeting General Hawley was ten dered reception at No. 15O Pierrepont street.