Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-08-09
POLITICAL.
General Hancock.

NEW YORK, August :. In an interview
last evening it was obtained from Gen. Han
cock that he had nothing to add to his letter
of acceptance. and considered as that had
fully endorsed the Cincinnati platform, il
was sufficient.
General Hancock states he shall remain
during the summer at his headquarters on
Governors Island.
General Garfield.
GREENwoop, n. Y. August Z. A special
train bearing Gen. Garfield and party left
Jersey City at .35, on the Erie railroad. As
it passed along small gatherings of people
were observed at various places. who waved
hats, handkerchiefs and flags, and to whom
Gen Garfield. standing in the rear car, bowed
in return. At Paterson, the frs. stopping
place, several thousand people assembled.
mostly of the laboring classes, who cheered
heartily. Gen. Garfield spoke briefly, con-
graduating them on the growth of their in
dustries. and thanking them for his reception
The band played, and the train departed.
At Mddletown, a large crowd assembled
to see Gen. Garfield, and the cheering was
VERY hearty. Lieut.. Gov. Haskins made
brief speech, introducing Gen. Garfield, who
in the meantime was busy shaking the hands
of those who charged upon the guard on the
platform. The General then briefly thanked
them, and Gen. Harrison made n short
speech.
SALoMAyCA August Z. Theirs was a big
bonfire and display of fireworks at Friend
ship as the train passed, but no stop was
made till Cuba was reached. Here the train
was surrounded by many hundreds, many
bearing torchlights and cheering Justify.
Garfield said 30 Fellow citizens-the sun blazed
for you all day, but you are determined to
have light in the darkness. and have lighted
your torches and met us in the night. We
| thank YOU for this demons :ratIon which con-
| TIMES the illumination of the day, and for the
enthusiasm of your spirits, which is like
what we have seen in every other part of the
State thank you" Applause The
train then went on, passing various bonfires
and display of fireworks, and at points along
the route Gen. Garfield briefly returned
thanks for greetings rendered him.
| CHAuTAUoUA, August 8. Garfield and party
will leave here Monday for Cleveland. At
Jane stown, last night, Gen. Garfield said -
Fellow citizens, it is two late at night and
too near the first of the week to make n
speech, but | have spoken to so many people
| in this State as we came along TODAY, can
not avoid saving q single word to thank you
for the welcome. especially it is late and
YOU have waited so long, bid you a cordial
goodnight" Hearty applause The boat
left at l.30 4. NJ, and reached here at 8
| o'clock.
There was some difficulty in getting ac-
commodations at the hotel. though rooms had
been telegraphed for. Finally all the tired
party were provided by cots or otherwise.
Gen Garfield was present AT worship in the
Amphitheatre at II A. NJ, occupying seat
among the audience. Hon. o. G.. CoDger.
Senator KirkwoOd, Murat Halsted and
SCHUYLER Colfax were also in attendance. AT
the Young Mems Christian Association meet
ing in the Amphtheatre, at 2.30 Z. NJ, Gen.
Garfield was present and occupied seat on
the platform. Fully 10000 people were as
sembled. Senator Kirkwood, Representatives
Conger, Richardson and Williams, Mural
Halstead, and J. II. Rhodes of Cleveland
accompanied Gen Garfield. Colfax was also
upon the platform, though not forming one Of
. Garfeld's party. Colfax made an address or
the subject of The Young Mems Chrstiar
Association
| Gen. Stuart leader Of the meeting, subse'
quently remarked that he knew of no in
stance when politics had been allowed te
disturb these meetings. We have beer
banded together as body of Christian
: brothers, but we have with us this afternoon
,, one who needs no words from his lips to tel
, US where his sympafhies are in this grea
I movement Of Young Mems Christian Asso
u Citations His past life, his public histor,
p and character speak louder than any word b.
could say on this occasion. Therefore it is
! think, proper that l shall simply ask
: friend, Christian brother, to rise and pa
respects to the audience, feeling that il
the peculiar situation in which h
is placed, his speaking here on sue
an important occasion might b
mis-coDstrued, and believe he is the las
n man in the world to use any such occasio
It for capital. These associations are banded &c
r gether not for the purpose Of helping thi
J. man or that man. but for saving the countr
u for God and eternity. After further remark
II Mr.. Stuart extended his hand to Gen. Gal
field SAYING, but it is better as it Is. / tax