Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-08-21
Political Notes.

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published in aid of Plaisted. but it might as
well not have been published. There is not
a particle of hope for Plaisted.
The republican meetings held last week
were large and enthusiastic, and the speeches
were received into good and honest hearts,
with the greatest satisfaction.
Governor Plaisted illustrates his love for
civil service reform by his attempt to deprive
the public of the eminent services of Judge
Libbey. notw outstanding the fact that 220
members of the bar, representing ten OF the
sixteen counties of the State, earnestly
petition for his retention upon the Supreme
bench.-Somcrset Reporter.
If the apportionment bill of the last legis-
lature had not been vetoed. Aroostook would
have had in the next legislature, ten repre-.
sentatives instead of seven, and two senators
instead of one. The credit for this belongs
to Gov. Plaisted and let the voters remem-
Der it when they come to the polls next Sep
tember-Aroostook Republican.
The greenback Camden Herald for the
edifcstion or nauseating of its democratic
allies says; ''The democratic party in Maine,
stands on good greenback platform, and it
is not very hard thing for greenbackers to
vote with them. The national democratic
party really amounts to but little as now
constituted. for it has no uniform platform
of principles.
letter from York county brings the most
encouraging news of the republican outlook
in that part of the State. Our correspond
ent says that the nomination of Moses Harri-
man, of contingent fame, is too big dose
for the democrats to swallow, and he will be
generally cut. The county nominations
made by the fusionists are generally weak.
The republicans expect to carry the county
by larger majority than for some years
past.-Portiand Press.
Moses Hartman, who has been nominated
by the fusionists of York county for sheriff,
is the fellow who asserted that he was bribed
in the legislature of 1880. Fusion timber
must be getting low. Now if Mr.. Harriman's
companion, Swan, would confess his crimes
and make restitution, perhaps he could be
placated and INDICATED by a fusion nomina-
ton. Why should not Plaisted assume the
functions of the National and State execu-
tives combined, and pardon the fugitive?
From among the Plaistedites, there should
be loud aud longing call for Swan.-Ban-
gor Wing.
Mr.. William Bartlett, who announces him.
self as "a farmer of Perham, ArOostook
county, Maine" and a candidate for Con-
gress under contract to pay to the school fund
four fifths of the congressional salary, is a
greenbacker of long standing, who has be-
come dissatisfied with training under Ladd
and Plaisted. 1t would be we'll for those
worthless to s'see'' him. perhaps, before he
runs Wild too long. When Them Steers"
broke pasture their example became contag
ious,
Wednesday evening week a joint debate
was held in Houlton between Rev. George NJ.
Park of Pressure Isle. and IraG. Hersey. Esq,
Of Houlton, on this question Has the repub-
lican party of the State of Maine been in the
past. and is it to-day, temperance party"
There was a large attendance, but the debate
proved quite a one-sided affair. as Mr.. Her
sew Vas considerably overmatched. and made
even a poorer showing for the negative than
L
of the temperance record of the republican
party was listened to with deep interest The
debate is to be continued in other towns of
the county.
The list of candidates for the several coun-
ty officers presented to the voters of Han
cock County by the Convention, Tuesday, is
strong one and should receive the support
of every republican in the county. Oliver
P. Bragdon and Guy W. McAllster, candi-
dates for State Senators. are gentlemen who
have had considerable experience as legisla-
tors and have always shown themselves faith
ful in the duties imposed on them. Mr..
| Bragdon is the gentleman whose name Gov
ernor Garcelon and his Council attempted to
convert into Oliver ''B." instead of s'P.'. as
he wrote it. He has never consented to the
change and still writes it Oliver s.P" Brag-
don. OF the other gentlemen whose names
we're before the convention for Senators no
less can be said than of those who were
chosen. and the close vote in each case shows
that they have . strong support in the coun-
Ity.-Eiisrorfh Amerean.
The republican County Convention held in
this city last Tuesday was = model one. 1,
embraced the old men and the young in Just
those proportions which demonstrate healthy
state of the party. Those who bore the bur-
den and heat of its early existence are still
its firm supporters, while the younger men
adopt its principles and follow in the steps of
the fathers. Col. Case presided with dignity
and courtesy. the utmost harmony and coed
feelings prevailed, and the business was
quickly discharged. The nominations made
will help to make up ticket which - 4 whole
will command the hearty support of the en-
tire party. A portion of the candidates are
Ire-nominated and hare added valuable ex-
perience to their former qualifications Mr..
Mortland has proved an able and faithful
Senator, whose services were valuable to the
State - well ~ his section. He took IN &C.