The Portland daily press., 1882-08-31
MARANOCOOK.
The Grand Ratification Meeting
Yesterday.
MORE THAN 10000 PEOPLE
AT THE LAKE.
4 Splendid Reception Given
to llr. Blaine.
COL. ROB|E SPEAKS TWICE
TO THE GREAT AUuIENCE.
MaranocOOk a City for a
Day.
THE GREATEST RALLY OF
ANY CAMPAIGN.
MaranocoOk a City for a
Day.
THE GREATEST RALLY OF
ANY CAMPAIGN.
lsnecial Disnatch to the Press.l

Special Dispatch to the Press)
MARANocooK, Aug. 30.-We have not been
"near whole city full" today, for this has
been in itself "city full'' of the honest farm
ers, the no less honest mechanics, and in short,
of the Republicans of the State OF Maine.
For the first time in his life Payson Tucker
failed to respond fully to the public demand,
but how could he dream that the groves of Ma
ranocoolz were to witness not merely the grand
est rally of this campaign, but perhaps tho
grandest of any campaign ever fought out IN
this State?
The people came from all over the State
More than 5000 farmers from "the cross roads"
and "back lots' were here beside the great
multitude fully 1900 strong, and set at that
figure as it is reported, by no less an authority
than Payson Tucker himself, wha came by
rail. At Bangor every Car was filled, and yet
as Bangor man said, "More were left than
we took along with us" Long trains ran in
from all directions, aud ii hardly seems too
much to say as a Washington county farmer
said, every section of the State is represented
here at this grand ratification meeting" And
it was ratification meeting and nothing less
than that The rank and file Of the Republi-
can party went to Maranocook today 10 ratify
the act of the convention that placed Frederick
Robe in nomination. They may sneer as
much as they please at the Gorham Farmer
as they call Col Robie, but no less is it certain
that more than 10000 farmers today made him
the candidate of the farm, just as an army OF
mechanics took him as the candidate for the
workshop.
Police delegations came from Portland, Ban
gor, Lewiston, Auburn, Bath and Waterville,
but their presence was not needed. Not an ar
rest was made, and more, not single COM
plant was made to the officers. Said Dstec-
tive Heald just as the Portland train was about
to start, "For the first time we have had great
meeting here without case of disturbance.
Well might the managers feel proud Of such
meeting.
The ocean has its limits, there are bounds
set for the waves of the sea, but where shall
we set the limit to the popularity of Mr.
Blaine? To-day would have been proud
day, very red letter day in the life of any
other man. 1t wasa Blaine meeting in one
respect. The vast audience took advantage of
every possible occasion to honor him. Old
men who remembered the past listened to the
words of their old leader with the most in
tense interest, and whenever the well remem-
bered face and figure was caught sight of, the
multitude applauded to the echo. Let it be
remembered from this day onward, that no
power can divide James G.. Blaine from the
affection of the Republicans of Maine.
A word now as to the personnel of the
oe tIo OH
There was Mr.. Blaine, but it is needless to
speak of him. There too, was Mr.. Hale,
younger than his once Congressional associate,
but only shade less held in honor as a tried
and proven public servant. Col. Fred N. Dow,
quiet but ever at work, keen of eye and of
brain, ordering the battle as few men could or
would. Col Robie, real leader of the people,
passing from one point to another, and every
where the center of circle of Grangers eager
to shake the hand of the "Master" OF the
Grange, and candidate of the party. Twice
Col. Robie spoke to-day, and eager Republi-
cans sought his presence after he had left the
stand to invite him to speak at their own
homes Here too, was to be seen the portly
figure of the Hon. Lewis Barker, and it scarce
ly seemed that the opposition abuse had harm
ed him, if one might judge b, the cordial
greetings he was receiving all day. Governor
Dingley was present, and his personal popular
ty was again we'll attested. Mr. Reed, just
from one appointment, and ready to leave to
fill another, spoke with vigor of the Demo.
cratic attempt at the recent session OF Congress
to obstruct business. Capt. Boutelle, tall and
portly, strong of voice and of frame, sound in
argument and ready in retort spoke from the
grand stand and to the purpose also
The Overflow meeting over which George
G. Wing, Esq, of Auburn at first presided,
being succeeded late on at his own request by
Mr.. Reed was addressed by Congressman Rob
inson of Massachusetts, the Hon. r. 6. Horr
of Michigan, Senator Warner Miller of New
York, and Mr.. Reed. Mr.. Robinson is an able
speaker and looks the scholar and gentleman
that he is. Tall and we'll built, with black
hair and beard just touched with grey, easy
and pleasant in his manner, with fine voice,
and perfect command of his subject, he is q
most effective speaker, not given to throwing
away words. "Where is the era of which you
are proud?" he said addressing the Democrats
at least supposed to be present, .,1864? You re-
solved that the war was a failure then: 1868?
You were opposed to paying the National deb'
then; You didn't have democratic plank II
your platform nor democrat upon it, and
Mr. Greeley went to his grave because he was
found in bad compaDy-in your company; loiol
You were opposed then to the redemption Of
the aGreenbacks; 1880? that is the worst Of
all, for then you favored free trade and free
trade means destruction to the industries OF
the country and it also means the cutting
down of the value of every farm in Maine a.
least one half"
And Congressman Horr who followed Mr
Robinson and who kept the audience in roal
of laughter who could describe either his ap-
| pearance on the stand, or his wit with the hope
/ of doing either justice? Take for example his
| apology for not being able always to tell
democrat at sight, 81 could spot 'em once
| but can't now he said in a sad way ethat is
| [ can't every time, for sometimes man in {
clean shirt, and shaven face will come up ane
vote the democratic ticket and that would b'
| apt to fool the lest man alive, now would n
it?" And the humorist looked around in 8
| pensive way, while the audience fairly roared
| To the most of those present. the Hon
Warner Miller was stranger, and a word a
to his appearance may be of interest. Sena
tor Miller is man who would attract atten
ton anywhere He is at least up to the medi
um height, with physique that he has goot
reason to be proud of. His hair has but com
menced to turn grey, and his face is smooth
shaven except heavy moustache. He i'm
presses one as strong an, and his speech