The Portland daily press., 1884-06-07

Able and interesting five minute speeches
were also made by County Attorney Jas s.
Wright, II. G. Davis, Esq, Register of Deeds
and Clerk of Courts A. S. Austin. The rally
closed with repeated cheers for Blaine, and
the campaign in Oxford county may be said to
be fairly opened and inau gurated with most
favorable auspices. f. B. NJ.
I'm BiddefOrd.
Special to the Press.)
BIDDEFoRD, June 6.-The news OF the nom-
ination of Mr.. Blaine was received with much
pleasure here. A salute was fired, and the In
stitute Band paraded the streets, discoursing
stirring national airs.
Bath Enthusiastic.
SPECIAL to the Press)
BATH, June 6.-The nomination of Mr..
Blaine was received with enthusiasm. Bells
of the city we're rung, salute fired, and the
Bath Cadet Band paraded the streets and gave
a concert on the Common.
I'm mariscotta.
Cro the Associated Press.)
DAMARIsCoTTA, June 6.-This place has
been wildly enthusiastic since the receipt OF
the result at Chicago. Bells were rung, whis-
ties blown, and bands played almost constantly
until late hour tonight, and the streets were
full of people cheering for Blaine.
Reception of the News in Lewiston.
LEWISTON, June 6.-The nomination ,of
Blaine was received with enthusiasm by the
Republicans. The streets we're full when the
vote was announced, and wild cheering ensued
A special train, filed with enthusiastic voters,
has gone to Augusta to extend congratulations.
Salutes also were fired, and two bands have
been parading the streets.
Bangor Jubilant
BANGOR, Sune 6.-Business today has given way
to politics, and all day long the streets have been
crowded by men of both parties talking over the
situation and eagerly scanning and commenting
upon the bulletins issued. Since the bolotng COM
menced Republicans have been confident of Blaine
nomination, and the situation at adjournment of
the convention last night gave renewal of confidence
that he would be nominated an early ballot.
Crowds surrounded the Wing Office and when the
announcement came of the nomination cheer upon
cheer was sent up for Logan and others, steam
whistles on mills and boats were blown, bells were
rung, one hundred guns fired, flags displayed, and
everybody was on the street. At 7.30 train of ten
cars with over 500 excursionsts started for Angus
ia to confratulate MIR. Blaine on his nom nation
They took with them field piece ON platform car
with which they will salute the towns en- route.
I'm Ellsworth.
ELLSWORTH, June 6.-Tremendous enthusiasm
out en- masse; flag bearing the name of Blaine
was raised with furious cheers shortly after the
news of the nomination. The streets are almost
impossible so full are they of people. brilliant
display of fireworks was made this evening.
The Sentiment in Washington.
Special to the Press)
WASHINGTON, June 6.-The general sentiment
seems to be that Blaines nomination means an ag-
gressive campaign in the South, as well as the
North Southern members of both parties say
that Blaine is the strongest man that could have
been nominated for the South, and that if Virginia
North Carolina, Florida Louisiana could be car
ried, it is by Blaine. Hiscock and Payne of New
York, Secretary Lincoln and others say that Blaine
can carry New York, while the Pacific coast peo-
pie agree that he can carry all that section. The
Office of the Press was the first to post the bulletin
of Blaine's nomination today. Crowds gathered
round the Office which is on the most popular por-
ton of Pennsylvania avenue, reading the bulletins
as they came, and their shouts and cheers when the
balletin saying "Blaine is nominated was posted,
carried the first news to the crowd impatiently
kicking its heels and waiting for at the West.
ern Union Office on the same square. P.
How the Nomination was Received-G Great
Enthusiasm in New Work and Else
where.
NEW YORK, June 6.-News of the nomination of
Blaine spread with remarkable rapidity. Groups of
people had been watching the bulletins during the
afternoon but as it became evident that the result
must be arrived at before adjournment, their num-
bers greatly increased. The announcement on the
bulletin boards OF Blaine's nomination was gener-
ally received with cheers. There was for time
evidence Of CONSERVATION among Arthur's adher-
ents, but it quickly passed away and there is every
evidence 1hat the Republicans of this city will fall
into solid line at once for Blaine Crowds rapidly
increased in numbers and surrounded the news
paper bulletin boards and the space in front of the
Tribune building on Printing House Square was
thronged by 430 O'Clock. People were clinging to
the statue of Benjamin Franklin, and taking ad-
vantage of every point from which the bulletins
could be read. There is immense enthusiasm and
repeated cheering.
Reception of the News in New Hanpshire
CoNToNcooK, June 6.-The nomination of Mr..
Blaine was received with Joy by Republicans of this
vicinity.
NASHUA, June 6.-The nomination of Blaine was
received in this city without particular demonstra
ton.
DOVER, June 6.-When it became evident that
Blaine was nominated the crowd cheered loudly. 1t
is the unanimous opinion all sides that Blaue's
nomination is wise choice and the Blaine leaders
here claim that without doubt he will get many
party.
PORTSMOUTH, June 6.-Blaines nomination falls
fat here. Republicans say that Cleveland would
sweep v, tne country against Blame. At kittery
claim Blaines certain defeat.
How Received in Massachusetts.
LAWRENCE, June 6. This evening 80 guns were
fired on the common in recognition Of Blaine's
nomination.
The Feeling in Vermont
ST. JoHNsBURY, June 6.-There is no enthusiasm
here over Blaine's nomination.
The New York Press ON the Nomination.
ALBANY, n. Y, June 6.-The Albany journal
says OF Blaine's nomination: 1.-THE party will be
worthily led by the man whom it has honored with
its approval this day. and If there is need of homes
ty, vgor leadership and capacity in Chief Execu-
tive these qualities will be supplied in triumphant
election of that candidate to the office of President
En- Worcester, Mass.
The announcement of Blaine's nomination was
received with cheers and the firing of cannon.
100 Guns for Blaine.
OswEGo. N. Y, June Gone hundred guns were
fred here tonight in honor of Blaine.
sam Francisco Gone Wild.
SAN FRANCISCO, June 6.-This city has gone wild
over james G. Blaine's nomination, and business
of music are parading the streets. Banners are fly
ing, on which are inscribed "Blaine and Victorv3'
steam whistles blowing and cannon booming.
THE WASHINGTON WIRE.
Little Interest in the BuIIe,ins-A Great
Telegraphic Feat Arthur, sherman,
Logan and Others Waiting for News.
Especial Dispatch to the Boston Journal
WAsHINGToN, June 6. The bulletins from the
Chicago convention seemed to attract but little pub
lie interest here last night and there was not much
demonstration, although a small crowd kept about
the bulletin boards of the Western Union Com
pany until three O'Clock this A. NJ. when the
bulletin announcing the adjournment was received.
One reason for the apparent lack of interest was
the fact that the Western Union had extended the
courtesy of its wires to many people that there
great many places where bulletins were re-
he Nufr "a I'M ar ipa