Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-09-15
JUBILEE I1aHf.
How the Republicans Of Augusta Cele-
brated the Victory.
The Outside Demonstration Abandoned OF
Account Of the Tempest.
Splendid Cengr.t.lafery Addresses 4,
Granite Hall.

T~B"Ss0 fePuOiicAus Hdu Planned 10 cele-
brate the magnificent victory Of their party
at the polls by torchlight procession. bon
hres, illumination of residences and glori-
hcation meeting; but the tempest which
ragged outside last evening necessarily
obliged them to abandon the first part of
their programme. However, the CITY bells
were rung, rockets mounted into the heavens
and volleys OF artillery reverberated up and
down the kennebec. At o'clock large
audience Considering the night had gath
cred in Granite Hall to welcome the dis
tinguished speakers. DIR. Geo E. Bricket,
president of the Robbie Club, called the
chairman of the evening. Hon J. Manches-
ter Haynes Of Augusta, who received mag
ni6cent ovation from his townsmen Mr.
Haynes eloquently thanked the republicans
of Augusta for the honor they had bestowed
upon him in choosing him to represent the
city in the legislature. He pictured the ben
efits which would follow the return of the
republican party to power in the State. Dur
ing his speech he was frequently interrupted
with applause. At the conclusion of his remarks
he gracefully introduced Hon. Frederick
Robe, 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 greeted. Gov
Robbie began BY paying a glowing tribute to
the valley of the Kennebec and the long
line of distinguished men which the valley
of the noble river has given to the nation.
He then referred to the glorious triumph of
the republicans 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
important Of these is the judiciary. When
you cripple that the temple totters and falls.
1t is important that the dignity of the Su-
preme Court should be preserved. The
people demand the appointment of Judge
Libbey. Tremendous applause. 1t is not
my intention to make any promises, but it is
my purpose to follow the will of the people.
TApplause. Now l think that Gov Plais-
ted understands that Judge Libbey should be
restored to the bench applause], and can
assure you that one of my first official acts
will be to place his name on the nomination
books. GApplanse. thank you for the
kind support you have given me in old Ken
nebec. The home of Blaine [spplausel has
rolled up an old fashioned majority. Again
l thank you for your generous support.
Gov Robe made splendid impression on
all present by his appearance and fine adj
dress, and sat down amid great applause.
After music from the Augusta Band the
chairman presented to the audience that vet
eran soldier and political leader, ex-Gov.
Connor, who received royal welcome.
Gen. Conner spoke briefly of the results of
the election. We have kept out Of the chair
of State the man who has disgraced it for
two years. Applause. We have MAIN
tanned the honor and dignity of the Supreme
Caurt We have brought back to its old
standpoint the republican party in this State,
and there it proposes to remain Applause
The speaker referred in the most compli-
mentary terms to the standard bearers in the
conflict, and said that now Maine would re-
gain her prestige in the halls of Congress.
He closed by reciting a few of the blessings
which will flow from the victory.
Bv this time the audience was wild with
enthusiasm, and when Capt c. A. Boutelle
was introduced, it seemed as if the republic
cans would raise the roof with their cheers.
Augusta accords few men such reception
as she gave Col. Robbie and Capt. Boutelle
last night. The gallant campaigner was af-
fected by the warmth of his greeting, and
his voice betrayed the emotion which he felt.
Such a welcome, he said, would not he 80
grateful in any other part of the world as in
the Kennebec valley and in the city of Au-
gusta. JApplause.] l thank Gov. Plaisted
for the obstinacy which enrolled you among
my constituents. [Applause.] Capt. Bou
vile made an eloquent speech which was
vociferously applauded, congratula'ing 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 Owen, ESQ.,,
was introduced as the last speaker, and after
waiting a long time for the demonstrations
to sub.ide, read q 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.