The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-09-16
AUGUSTA REJOICING.
The Big Meeting at Granite Hall.

The Kennebec Journal gives the following
account of the reception to the speakers at the
Republican jubilee in Augusta Thursday
night DIR. George e. Briekett, president OF
the Robe Club, called the meeting to order,
and introduced, as the chairman of the even
ing, Hon. j. Manchester Haynes OF Augusta,
who received a magnificent ovation from his
townsmen. Mr. Haynes eloqusntly thanked
the Republicans Of Augusta for the honor they
had bestowed upon him in choosing him to
represent the city in the legislature. At the
conclusion of his remarks he gracefully intro
duced Hon. Frederick Robbie, Governor elect
OF Maine, who was unable to begin his speech
for some moments on account of the prolonged
applause and cheers with which he was greet
ed. Gov. Robbie began by paving a glowing
tribute to the valley OF the Kennebec and the
long line OF distinguished men which the val
ley OF the noble river has given to the nation
lie then referred to the glorious triumph OF
the Reput licans on Monday, and the fruits Of
the victory. He next defended the institu-
tions of public nature in the State from the
ISLANDERS Of GOV. Plaisted. The State stands
upon three great pillars; one Of the most inn
portant of these is the judiciary When you
cripple that the temple totters and falls. 1t is
important that the dignity of the Supreme
Court should be preserved The people de-
mand the appointment Of Judge Libbey. IRE
mendous applause 1t is not my intention to
make any promises, but it is my purpose to
follow the will of the people. Applause.
Now | think thar Gov. Plaisted understands
that Judge Libbey should be restored to the
bench applause, aad | can assure you that
one of my first official acts will be to place bis
name on the nomination books. Applause
thank you for the kind support you have Civ
on me in old hKennebec The home of Blaine
[applanse] has rolled up an old fashioned ma
jority. Again thank you for your generous
support. Gov. Robe made a splendid impres-
sion on all present by his appearance and fine
address, and sat down amid great applause.
After music from the Augusta Band the
chairman presented to the audience that vet
eran soldier aud political leader, ex-Gov
Conner, who received royal welcome. Gen.
Conner spoke briefly of the results of the cleo
ton. We have kept out of the chair of State
the man who has disgraced it for two years.
Applause. We have maintained the honor
anu dignity of the Supreme Court. We have
brought back to its old standpoint the Repuh-
lican party in this State, and there it proposes
to remain. Applause. The speaker referred
III the most mpimentary terms to the stan
dard bearers ia the conflict, and said now that
Maine would regain her prestige in the halls of
Congress He closed & y reciting a few of the
blessings which will flow from the victory
By this time the audience was wild with en-
thUsiastn. aud when Capt. G. A. Boutelle was
introduced, it seemed as if the Republicans
would raise the roofs with their cheers. Au-
gusta accords few men such a reception as she
gave Col. Robe and Capt. Boutelle last night.
The gallant campaigner was affected by the
warmth of his greeting, and his voice betrayed
the emotion which he felt. Such a welcome,
he said, would not b. so grateful in any other
part of the world as in the Kennebec valley
b nd in the city OF Augusta. Applause /
thank Gov. Plaisted for the obstinacy which
enrolled you among my constituents. APP
plause.l Capt Boutelle made an eloquent
speech which was vocferously applauded, con-
graduating the Republicans on their success,
and telling what some OF the results of the
election must be.
Walker Blaine, Esq, was next presented,
getting hearty reception. He made brief
but happy speech. Howard Oven, Esq, was
introduced as the last speaker, and after wait
ing long time for the demonstrations to snb-
side, read poem which took the audience by
storm, every stanza eliciting applause and
laughter. So great was the hit that he was
called forward again after he had resumed his
seat
The meeting broke up with three rousing
cheers for Gov. Robbie.