Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1884-06-19

had seen his incomings and outgongs, demand
ed him for header and the voice which CON-
manded 1t Chicago will command and be
obeyed u oil the United States in November.
have great pleasure In presenting to YOU
our, friend, our neighbor, our distinguished
fellow-citizen, the next President. Hon.
James q. Blaine.
Mr.. Blaine said:
have had many causes for great gratitude
TO the people of Maine in these many years
past, for their friendship, their support and
their confidence. But l never was So pro-
foundry touched as have been by the manner
in which l have recently been received by, all
classes, and, might say. all parties In this
State; for have 10 recognize. beside the
friendship Of my own Political associates. the
courtesy and kindness manifested BY those
who have In the past been opposed TO me POI
liticalfy Whatever may be the issue of the
pending campaign. Of which II would indeed
BE- unbecoming In me to speak, can say that
by the people of this State, have in this SUI
prcmc crisis OF my public career. been already
sustained in manner that gives me the most
ralriSeatoh. u. iiltF All. an
embarrassment In addressing those with whom
one has been associated for long years on init
mate terms. My self-estecm is not sufficiently
developed TO make me think that this vast as
semblage has come together much TO see me
As TO see my gallant associate on the Republic
can ticket. Gen. Logan. As final response to
my thanks for your most generous attention.
will present TO YOU the gallant hero from
Illinois. II.oud Cheers and Applause
Gen. Logan said:
Ladies and GeHtlemea.
am very much gratifie,i indeed to meet 80
many citizens 81 this beautiful city. tonight
have also been very much pleased, in passing
through your proud State. 10 find the kindly
feeling that exists in reference TO your fellow
citizen and neighbor. Mr.. Blaine. Applause
and cheers.
II is said that prophet is moi without homer
save in his own country. but must say the
reverse of this j. true in Maine. concerning
him Of whom have spoken. The people Of This
country under our form Of government have
and claim the right TO express their views on
any question aul also Ia choose whom they
wish TO represent them in any capacity.
This |. true 81 the convention recently held
in Chicago No one doubts that it gave expires
sion 10 the voice Of the people in announcing
In unmi.tak able term, that a citizen Of YOUR
State i their choice, for the highest Office in
their gift. tApplause.l
To question this now i. 10 say the majority
-hsl not control. but minority shall dictate
nominations. The people OF this country
know Whist they want and also who they want.
In my Judgment they want man capsule of
performing the duties of the position iniel-
gently. man " no well understand. the need,
and wants of the people, man who ha- a
knowl ledge Of and an experience in connection
with the affair of government; they want a
man thst understands the diversified Interests
OF thi, great people. and who viii isc an prop
'r means for their protection and success; a
man who knows the " ants OF the mas>,-, and
the needs IF the lahorcr. and viii lend 81 hi.
power and influence in caring fnr those wants
snd Interests; a man that i con,orsani with
our commercial relations with foreign nations ,
a man that realizes that greater outlet T.
needed for our surplus products "A man who csI
and will in peaceful and proper manner e-iah-
li.h relations with cur sister republic, Mexico.
and the south American stai,-s ihst will enlarge
our commerce with them; man who under
stands what American manhood j. and who " IN
in i proper way make citizen Of thc United
Siatc- feel pride in being a citizen and that
he will receive proper protection both \, home
and sbroad. Ny fellow citizens. the pcop. 81
ihi. country want man that will not only
support and sustain the constitution. but vii
faithfully and ronsricntiously execute The
law, in all part- Of ih, land lApplau-' and
cheers.l
Believing that the American peopl, w3nt
man Of Ia" character | ha,c described.
may now .as that such man Ia been found
in thr person Of james I. Rsinc fLoud
cheers
Fellow citizens. when the Idc> ~ No,cmhr
shall come. the people Of this great republic
will give notice 10 the world that they have
nsde him President of the United state.
Great Applause
do not hesitate 10 say fha, frcl honor.-l ID
being associated. with this ,nur honorod
citizen. on ticket for the two highest officr-
in the gift OF the American people. Great
Applause.
Al the close Of Gen. Logsn'- remarks. three
rou-ing cheers were given for Blaine and 10
gan, and three more FOR our own distinguished
fellow citizen, who always reccive- hearty
welcome TO his home. Senator Hale.
II was an event hong 10 be- remembered and
one which i. seldom witnessed in a cry II the
size Of Ellsworth.