The Portland daily press., 1884-06-07

! on. kilograms from the other candidates and
from distinguished men all over the country began
to pour in, and it was much observed fact that
many of the most hearty expressions of approval
and goodwill were contained in kilograms from
! Massachusetts,
Horns were obtained by all the small boys, decor
atons were began on houses, and the noises of the
bells, and whistles and cannon, mingled with the
constant cheers made one think that it was Fourth
! of July in Augusta. Thus it continued till the
evening train from Portland reached this city
AS was anticipated, it was filed almost to sufoca-
ton before it reached Augusta. The first delega-
ton of any considerable number which boarded it
was when Bowdoinham was reached. From this
station up through the valley the train at every
stopping place was met by cheering crowds on the
platforms. AS it grew dark it was noticed that
many of the houses along the railroad were illu-
minated, and when nrlly the train rolled into the
station at Augusta, the great crowd in waiting,
thronging both sides of the platform, broke into
loud exultant cheer which lasted many minutes. 1t
was quiet finally for moment, and forming in pro-
cession the people reinforced by delegations
from the neighboring towns headed by Pullen's
Band marched to Mr.. Blaine's residence, cheering
along the route. Houses along the route were by
this time brilliantly illuminated-the most notable
display being made by Mr.. Sturgs, faith in-law of
Mr.. j. Manchester Haynes, Names new representa-
tive the National committee, and the houses adj
joining that of Mr.. Blaine on State street. Bon
fires lighted in every square in the city. fire.
| works were blazing here and there, and the
| crow neared his house the cheers steadily grew
in volume eliminating as they stopped in
| front of his residence in grand ovation.
| The lawn and fences were crowded, and every inch
| of space in the street in front occupied; and Mr..
Blaine stood in the doorway bowling in response to
| the repeated cheers. His doors were thrown open,
and every person in the crowd who wished to enter
ed the house to grasp the hand of the next Presi-
| dent And as the people poured in it seemed as if
| the whole city had come. Gen. Connor and Orville
| Baker, esq., introduced the throng. Men well known
throughout the State passed by, and with them
went the farmer, dressed for his work on the farm;
the poor clerk and artisan, the mill operative, the
laborer-all who make up the people-had the
privilege of shaking hands with the man whom they
have long delighted to hear. At last in response
to repeated cheers, Mr. Blaine stepped forward and
| said:
thank you sincerely for your call this evening.
| There is no spot on earth where good news is so
| dear to me as among the people with whom 1 have
| been on friendly terms as neghbors for the past
thirty years. Again thanking you, 1 bid you good
| night.
| OF course the speech was received with cheers
| The crowd at the close kept thronging into the
| house to shake hands with Mr.. Blaine, the band
played choice selections and in the intervals the
| crowd cheered again and again.
Finally it desisted. and marched away only to
peat its noisy demonstrations all over the city.
Specials came in tonight from Portland, Lewiston
and Bangor. Thirteen cars bearing thousand
persons, were required carry the crowd from the
| former places, and ten cars with seven hundred
passengers came from Bangor. The trains arrived
harn ahnuf md in faxvTn nte fha
procession was in line to march to Mr.. Blaines
house. just before the trains reached the city a
somewha. severe thunder shower had begun but it
required something more than rain TO dampen the
enthusiasm of Maine Republicans tonight, and right
in the midst of the drenching rain, headed by two
bands the hill was climbed and the line of march
taken along State street. You could tell an enthu-
siastic crowd was coming, and as it drew nearer
their cheers fairly drowned the music of both bands
Arriving at the house they were addressed by Mr..
| Blaine
ITO the Associated Press)
| AUGUSTA, June 5.-The news of Blaines nomin-
alton was received here with the widest enthusi-
asm. Cannon were fired, and flags on which are
| inscribed "Our next President, James G. Blane,'
| were hung out, which were greeted with loud
shouts. There was also portrait of Mr.. Blaine
| hibted the street. Men were perfectly wild;
they cheered and threw up their hats. City bells
are ringing, and everybody, Republicans and DEM
| ocrats, are wild with enthusiasm.
Mr.. Blaine received the news of the balloting this
| afternoon while seated upon the lawn under the
| agreeable shade of his apple trees, which were
white with fragrant blossoms. The members Of his
| family were present, an interested and pleasant
| group chatting and laughing, and discussing and
commenting upon the reports as they came in, in
rapid succession. Mr.. Blaine gave no sign that he
a1lx1 nod in Tho Ifura 4
| Chicago. He was calm, cheerful and apparently
content to abide the result whatever it might be.
A despatch from VIM. Walter Phelps was received
after the third ballot which foreshadowed what the
| end was to be. Then came congratulatOry des-
patches. The group under the apple trees began to
increase by the addition of friends and neighbors.
Soon came despatch announcing his nomination,
followed by the of Whistles the clang of BELLS
and shouting of the happy crowds. But no change
was perceptlble in Mr.. Blaine's appearance as he
received the congratulations of those around him.
kilograms came rushing upon Mr.. Blaine almost
literally by armfuls. Hundreds of dispatches fol-
lowed hundreds from all parts of the country and
from every State in the Union. They came from
old friends who had served with Mr. Blaine in Con-
gress from classmates in college, from delegates in
the Convention, from prominent editors, from
merchants, and from every trade and calling of
life. The following are a few of the most
important:
WASHINGTON, D. c., June 6, 1884.
EXECUTIVE MANSION.
To Hon. j. G. Blaine:
AS candidate Of the Republican party you will
have my earnest and cordial support.
(Signed) CHESTER A. ARTHUR.
To which Mr.. Blaine responded as follows
Hon. Chester A. Arthur. President of the United
States, Washington, d. c.:
Accept my sincere thanks for your cordial assur-
AiiSY' T,,,ra 4, n ,,~,.
/ most heartily congratulate you on your nomin-
Your friend,
JOHN A. LOGAN.
Mr. Blaine sent the following despatch to Senator
Logan:
AUGUSTA, Me-. June 8.
I am proud and honored by being associated with
JAMES G. BLAINE.
WASHINGTON, D. c., June 6.
To Hon. j. G. Blaine:
Accept congratulations and cordial support
Jos. r. HAwLEY.
Accept my hearty congratulations.
A. L. DAWES.
INDIANAPOLIS June 6.
Accept nv heartiest congratulations on your
nomination. We will give you the vote Of Indiana.
CONVENTION HALL, CHICAGO, June 6.
1t had to happen; it was in the air and the sun
shine. M. HALsrEAD.
NEW YORK, June 6.
To JIG. Blaine:
Accept cordial congratulations and rest assured
of the most loyal and enthusiastic support in the
Empire State. ALoNZ0 b. CORNELL.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, June q.
To j. G. Blaine:
A thousand congratulations. Pennsylvania will
give you majority without parallel.
f. CARROLL BREWSTER.
VERGENNES, VT, June 6,
To j. G. Blaine:
Accept my hearty congratulations. Vermont will
do her whole duty.
F. e. WOODBRIDGE.
To j. G. Blaine:
My congratulations to the country, the party and
to you. predict your election and perfect as
we'll as prudent administration.
ELLIS H. ROBERTS.
CLEVELAND, o., June 6.
To j. G. Blaine:
Please accept my congratulations. Harmony
regns. EDWIN COLES
At 1890 special train from Portland, Lewiston
and other cities reached this city. 1t was made up
of fifteen cars and was completely crowded 1t
brought Chambers Band of Portland and Glover's
Band of Auburn. few minutes later special from
Bangor and way train arrived with thirteen cars
and upwards of a thousand people. Three bands
uitb tba f.v,,o4 vain, I.oIh -.