Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-07-22
Work i'm Maine.

We receive many letters from people IN
other States, nearly all Of which remark
upon the importance of the State election
in Maine, which occurs in September.
Republicans here of course take a great
interest in the election, but they ought to
know and feel that the eyes OF the whole
country are fixed upon them at this time, to
see what Mr. Blane's State is going to do
at the polls on the Sth of September next.
We have never known time when it
became Maine republicans to so exert
themselves As during the period between
the present time and the day of election
of State officers. If they do not carry
Caesar and his fortunes upon their shout
ders. they at least carry vast respon-
sibiity in regard to the election of the
next President, which they ought fully to
understand that they may do their whole
duty. The candidate for President of the
United States is citizen of our own State.
State pride ought to enlist for him the
ardent support of our citizens. His cleo,
ZION Will ItuouHu 10 Ile HOnOl VI lh'
State and that of every citizen within its
borders. A vote to help him is a vote to
help the State
But Mr.. Blaine is much more than Il
citizen of Maine There are other reasons
why we should give him an earnest,
unwavering, resolute support. He is
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OF pure character. the peer at least in
craftsmanship of any man that lives, from
whom his countrymen may expect with
reason a wise, upright, noble. pure adj
minlstration OF the government if he shall
be elected President. He is entirely
worthy in his qualifications, his fitness for
the Presidency, to receive the warmest
support of his fellow citizens. 1t is true
that slandcr has done its worst to soil his
reputation, but that is only an additional
reason why we who have known him as
neighbor. friend, an honest and honorable
man in all the affairs of life, should labor
with greater zeal and energy in his behalf
Every man who hates SANDER. and adj
mires manly character, strength, wisdom.
courage, ought to be a devoted, down
right, persevering worker in the interest
of James G.. Blaine rs n candidate for
President
But whoever desires to give his lntlu-
ence for Blaine must see to it that he puts
in his work with reference to the Septem-
Der election. 4 vote for the republican
ticket at the State election will count vast
ly more for him than n vote cast for Presi-
dental electors in November. Let every
friend and supporter of MIR. Blaine bear
this important fact in mind The vote in
September will be the test vote Other
States will look at the vote for
Robbie as test OF the strength
of Blaine in his own State. Make
no mistake about this. Whoever
is in earnest for Blaine will see to it that
he deposits his vote for Robbie in Septem.
Der and persuades and helps as many
more rs he can to do likewise.
We have no doubt about the result in
September. 1t will be Il glorious victory
tor the Republican ticket. but we desire
that it shall be as complete as possible,
and that every man who wishes to help
Mr.. Blaine shall put his vote where it will
do the most good, in the ballot box at the
September election. We trust the canvass
will be thorough, the work of the various
committees, state, county, town and school
district. be supplemented and reinforced
by vigorous efforts of private citizens eiu
every legitimate way possible to enlarge
the majority tor the successful ticket. 1t
is high time that steady missionary work
was actively commenced. The day of
election is rapidly approaching. There
is much to do always in elections. but far
more should be done in Maine this year
than usual.
Let the report that goes over the wires
from Maine on the evening of September
Sth be one that will be hailed with joy in
every state, and be the key note of the
mighty victory in November of Blaine and
Logan.
Some Foolish People