The Republican journal., 1884-07-03
Name Politics and Politicians.
WHAT GEN. HENDERSON SAYS OF MIR. BLAINE
AND THE POLITICAL OUTLOOK.

Name Politics and Politicians.
WHAT GEN. HENDERSON SAYS OF MIR. BLAINE
AND THE POLITICAL OUTLOOK.
Gen. Henderson on his return to Washington
from Augusta said that he found Mr.. Blaine in
tine spirits and confident of the future. He
added: I'm my opinion Mr. Blaine will receive
larger majority in Maine than it has given for
Republican candidate for twenty years.
First, Blaine will get the votes of people who
wouldn't have voted for him but for the oppo-
siton of certain class of so-called Republi-
cans: second. he will capture most of the Irish
vote; and third. [ believe there will be some
curious combinations, which will result in his
favor"
what is the nature of these combinations?'
''Well. here is one. Buffers friends are 60
ing to Chicago to demand his nomination at the
hands of the Democrats. OF course, the latter
will not touch him. In this almost certain
contingency Butler may run for Governor, and
iT he does, his influence and that of his friends
will be thrown in favor of Blaine and against
the Democrats. Isn't that human nature!"
I'VE can carry Virginia. West Virginia,
North Carolina and Florida I believe can be
carried il 4 proper effort is made.'
Members Of the National Committee who
have arrived here say that they are advised that
Mr.. Blaine will withhold his letter Of accept
ance until after the Democratic platform is
published. and that it is very possible that the
principal points Of the letter may be submitted
to the National Committee when it meets in
New York
THE CRUEL RoCkLAND OPINION.
The editor of the Opinion is cruel to his own
friends TO rake up the memory of Swan and
Hartman TO ilnpeach the political integrity of
Mr. Blaine. These rascals were members of
the infamous Garcelon gang, and from them
came charges that while the contest was pend
ing. money from Mr.. Blaine was offered them
as a bribe to thwart the object In which they
were engaged. 1t was but little later that
Swan suddenly disappeared from his seat In
the House of Representatives. and 1t transpired
that he had fed from the State TO avoid prose-
cuton for system Of swindlng through the
mails and obtaining money from friends on
false pretenceS. 1t Is on the testimony Of such
rogue> that Mr.. Blaine is assailed-the aega-
tion> of men without character or any claim to
credit. Oar neghbor does Mr.. Blaine good
service 10 renew the old matter, thereby giving
u an opportunity to show up the ground upon
which di,tru>t of Mr.. Blaine rests. Free
Press.
PLAISrED's CAMPAIGN CIRCULAR.
The Washington Correspondent of the Bos-
ton Traveller. in recent letter to that paper
says: Ex-Governor Plalsted charges that Mr..
Blaine wrote the famous circular which
issued in the campaign in which the -X-gover
nor defeated Madgan for Congress. 1t will be
remembered that this circular was especially
~ H.
MadIgan was member Whether Mr.. Blaine.
who was at that time chairman of the Maine
Republican State Central Committee. wrote ii
or not. do not know but this do know. that
after Piaisted came to Washington he stated in
the most positive manner that he wrote the cir
cu!ar himself, and furthermore, that he ascrib-
ed his election 10 ii and the defeat of Madigan
more 10 II than to any other cause. This is
susceptible Of proof and in the midst of the eX-
governors wild assertions it may he as well for
him to stop moment and reconcile his two
statements. 1t is not matter Of much conse-
quence what Paisted says about Mr. Blaine
anyhow. but In the interests of strict Yeracity
IL Is good plan to remind the ex-governor
that he should try and keep his memory in bet
lcl trim. 70 borrow from the language of the
street. che is TOO brash."
4 COMPARISON OF THE GuBERNAroR1AI. VOTE
IN 1879 AND 1882.
A> showing the progress of Republican truth
IN Maine since the days of the Count Out,-the
following vote of Maine for 1879 and 1882 at
September elections is of Interest,"
SEPTEMBER Eiectlou, 1879
Davis (repub.) GS,967.
Smith, Garceon and scattering, 60 S39
Fusion Majority S72.
September Eircttoa, 1882.
Robbie (repub.) 72.4sl.
An Others. 81. .997.
Republican Majority. G.4S4.
The Maine Republicans propose to make a
Gain of at least $500 votes this year and give
ltobie 10000 majority. Such majority as that
VIII plainly he the biggest practical hurrah for
Blaine that Maine can send to the country =
Let every man who will vote for Blaine in No
vember. vote for Robe in September.
MAINE STATE REPUBLICAN ASSOCIATION.
The following officers were on June oath
elected officers of the Maine State Republican
Association of Washington, ID. G.: President.
Lion W IN. B. Smell: Vice President Hon. John
H. Rice: Secretary, L. j. Brookngs Cor. Sec
retary. John |. Brown: Treasurer. Capt. John
q. Aud; Executive Committee. (representino
The several counties OF the State) Henry A.
Higgins. Cumberland; Gen. Ellis Spear, Knox ::
A. ;. Richmond, hennebec Horace G. Jacobs
Washington: George Z. Corson, York: Gen.
+. d. Sewell, Sagadahoc; V. d. Stockbridge.
oxford; A. II. ). Davis, Franklin; Amos Had
ley, AndroscogSin; ID. W. Lothrop. Soinul SET !;
\: A. Robbins. Lincoin Levi hosenbaum,
Waldo; John W. Babson, Hancock; John W
Brown. Penob>cot; DR.. II. n. Howard, Pisca-
aquiN; VIM. W. Hudson, Aroostook
THE KENNEBEC REPUBLICANS.
The Republicans Of kennebec county, In con-
Nenlion at Augusta, Thursday, made the fol-
( lowing nominations: Senators. Hon. Geo. L.
Weeks. OF Augusta, Hon. Frank f. Heath. Wa
terViile; Judge of Probate, Henry S. Webster.
Gardiner; Register Of Probate, Howard Owen .
Clerk OF Court. A. c. Otis; County Attorney.
W. =. lIaines: County Treasurer Mark RoI-
nS: Sheriff, Charles r. McFadden, Waterville.
lAe following resolutions were offered, and
unanimously adopted by rising vote
Resolved, That this convention instruct its
nominees for Senators to use the best efforts to
secure The establishment of an experiment sta
tlon, liberal appropriation therefor, and TO
Use every measure in their power to promote
and advance the interests Of agriculture
The county committee is as follows: j. w
Chase. OF Augusta, L. W. Atwood. of Pittston,
{. {. Cornish. Of Ninslow, and j. W. $ Hew-
eft, of Fayette.
WHAT TIE PAPERS SAY.
Hon. I. b. Reed was accorded Il perfect ov;l-
ton at the Portland rally, Saturday night Ii
was one Of the straws which show which way
tn" wind blows He will be reelected bv "a
large increased majority. [BidCeford Journal
/ If Mr.. Blaine is elected President, we believe
there will be less liquor used round the White
/ House, than there has been for the last few
years lie is not liquor guzzler, much to his
credit. Gardner Home journal.
The Boston Advertiser, since 1t left the Re-
publican party. IS proving the truth, of the
maXlm,-'lhe descent TO hell is easy 1t can
mSrcpresent facts gbly. and wander from
the truth as widely as any Democratic organ in
the land. Bath Times.
| The Argus feels good deal of anxiety in re-
gard to the size of the Republican majority in
this State in September. So do all the Demo-
Gratis. In fact anxiety on the subject is entirely
confined to the Democracy. Portland Press.
hat is the use of Prohibition party? Gen
trai Neal Dow will support the Republican ma
tionaI ticket this year as he did the Republican
state ticket two years ago, and the reasons
which he gives for his course leaves no footing
for Prohibition party. Portland Advertiser.
THE HOME OF THE NEXT PRESIDENT.
a good story is told of pompous school
committee man not a thousand miles from
here, who is a blatant defamer of James G.
Blaine. In examining" school, he asked.
NV hat Is the city of Augusta.' when wide