Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-06-02

nomination i encouraging and bright They
assert that tie delegations sent here With him
- their preference will stand - rock. and
remain m immovable phalanx in the eonven-
ton. II Is not surprising to hear Blaine men
state that Grant il already beaten, and that
dry now have more to fear from Sherman or
Edmunds or Wasburne thsn they have from
Tie conqueror of Lee. This may be brag, but
thsre il no doubt that many Blaine men real
y believe il. His managers state that all that
they ask Is fair play and no favor in the con-
vention. They say that they do not propose
to be bulldozed, either in the temporary OF
ganization or at any other time.
A Brr OF HISTORY FOR CoxKLiSc.
Senator Conkling sneers contemporary
at the idea Of displacing Cameron from the
Craftsmanship Of the National committee a.
Unprecedented. He has doubtless forgotten
thai the late Henry J. Raymond of the New
York Times was appointed chairman Of the
National committee in 1864, and in 1866 he
supported Andrew Johnson's policy. The
National committee was at once called to-
gether, and Mr. Raymond was then and there
deposed and ex-Gov. Ward of New Jersey
put in his place. Mr.. Cameron might under
stand this and know that history sometimes
repeats itself.
NKw HAMPSHIRE SESTIMENG.
Senator Blair of New Hampshire is hear
tily in favor of the nomination Of Blaine and
Washburne. He declares that New Hamp-
shire is heartily in favor Of the nomination OF
Blaine and Washburne. He declares that IN
New Hampshire the sentiment is fifteen per
cent. stronger for Blaine than for any other
republican. The unit rule he regards as the
most dangerous application of the doctrine OF
State rights.
A SAxCuINE BLAINE MAN.
Congressman Lindsey of Maine, who came
here a sanguine Blaine man, is much en-
couraged by what he sees and hears, and re,
CARDS his fav0rite's nomination as very certain
He hasn't thought about second choice he
denounces Logan and the unit rule vehement
ly.
OOS. DANiS
is receiving q great deal of attention, and is
modestly wearing the honors which are
heaped upon him. A Journal man met him on
Clark street this morning and asked him
how the prospects were: "Oh," said he,
'the unit rule is dead, and we've got EN- on
the raw"
GEN GRANTS VIsIT TO DUBUQUE.
is a subject ofspeculation. 1t was rumored
that if the balloting is likely to be prolonged
an adjournment over night would be attempt
ed, and that during the night Gen. Grant
would come from Dubuque and by his presence
here arouse enthusiasm that would soon sweep
away all opposition and secure his nomina-
ton. 1t is not probable that there is any
foundation for this rumor.
MAINE DELEGATION.
The Maine delegates and their friends Of
the Blaine Club of Maine have divided them
selves into squads of six, one of which is
always on duty at headquarters, talking up
their favorite to all visitors. Their conf
dence has not abated one jot. and their faces
are all lighted with the flush of victory.
They have not as yet organized except by the
choice Of Lew Barker as temporary chairman
and J. r. Libby as temporary secretary.
ABOUT SENATOR EDxUNDs.
Mr. Edmund's letter was the excitement Of
the morning, and numerous contradictory
versions of it were circulated. Some assert
ed that no such epistle had been written, but
it is an undeniable fact that the Vermont
Senator not only wrote letter to Senator
Hoar, but another one to Governor Smith,
which Journal man has been permitted %
read. 1t does not contain either declina-
ton Of the nomination, should it be made, or
an expression of preference for any other
candidate. Senator Edmunds Vermont
friends positively assert that should he be
nominated lie would accept the honor. At
meeting of the Vermont delegation this
morning the position of Senator Edmunds
was discussed. and it was decided to urge his
nomination for the Presidency earnestly and