The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1885-05-07
Letter from Portland.
Correspondence of the Journal.

Correspondence of the Journal.
PORTLAND, May, 1885. We are living under
Maine law rule here. Our Democra ic Mayor
is praised by the radical temperance men and
cursed by the opposite. Many are stunned, es-
pecially the liberal element who voted for Deer
ing. One thing is certain, the day was cold
one when they voted for him. saw In some
paper that Mr.. Fogg, the Republican candidate,
would not agree to enforce the liquor law.
This is true, for the reason that he looked upon
1t as an insult to be asked to pledge himself to
do his duty. Well, it is pleasant to have the
Argus advocating the suppres.ing of rum shops
1t is the first effort Of the kind since 1851 1t is
live paper and can do large amount of good
in that direction
The "hungry and thirsty" democracy have
nursed their wrath for nearly two months wait
ing to get at the trough but aas Cleveland
has covered the bottom with horse shoes. But
we hear that the skies are brighter and the hap
less Republicans are to be bounced all over the
State. AS there are more pegs than hole. one
may look for much of crop Of profanity the
coming summer. The town was painted red
when Cleveland was elected, but when the ap-
pointment Of Capt. Chase reached these parts
the color was changed to blue, The truth is the
Captain is too much for his Democratic oppo-
nents There is not in Maine Democrat who
rises earlier to make hay than he. The kid
glove element hate him but the common crowd
of Democrats love him. He is the best repre-
sentative Of the party In our State, and the
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One thing is certain, there Is more square man
hood in him than in any ten Of his party enc
mics. He is an active, red hot party man Who
believes success to be duty. His adversaries
say he is looking after No. 1. We never saw
many politicians who were not Who in the
name of wonder should they look out for?
There is an effort being made to get the Presi-
dent to revoke his appointment but it Will fail
and the Captain will have the honor of being
the first Democrat appointed to an office in our
State for twenty-five years where there was q
removal made to accomplish 1t. He will make
good officer, and my hope is be will be con-
firmed by the Senate. One thing {. certain, If
he is rejected for hi. part in the state steal then
every man selected by Cleveland for office
among his party in Maine deserves the same
fate.
The contest for the collector, surveyor and
post Office wakes warm. The great mass of the
party here want Hon. Bion Bradbury appoint
ed collector. Everybody respect. Mr.. Brad
bury. He has been one of the most unseltish,
hard working Democrats in our State. He is
opposed by Gen. Samuel j. Anderson, and
Hon. Nathan Cleaves will be a candidate If Mr..
Bradbury cannot get it. He has committed HIM
self to Mr.. B. and is bound in honor to aid him
as long as he is in the field. Mr.. B. has the
support of nearly all the business men of our
section and has the good wishes of nearly every
Republican we meet.
For surveyor, Hon. Sullivan c. Andrews has
strong backing and good Judges think that he
and Mr.. Bradbury must stand or fall together.
Like Mr.. B., Mr.. Andrews is personally very
popular man. One thing Is certain if Mr..
Cleveland wants honorable and efficient men he
will select these gentlemen. MIR. Bradbury is
one of the able.t commercial lawyers In our
State or country. We would take hi. judge
ment in such matters in preference to any man
in Maine lie was twelve years collector OF
Passport. Mr.. Andrews is an able LAWYER
also. These gentlemen are ardent Democrats
but not offensive partisans. If change must
take place we wish them success.
For the post office the candidates are legion
II the party has any head they will give
this place to John j. Lynch, an active young
Irish Democrat, who is every way qualified
Joshua S. Palmer is said to be the coming man
Our Mayor has an eye upon 1t and may get
there. Hon. George f. Emery would like II
and would make popular officer, but the ring
of which Hon. L. d NJ. Sweat is chief have Sc
lected Palmer, though Mr.. Sweat has not been
able to keep Capt. Chase, whom he hates out
of office. Well, we have gossiped enough on the
subject.
Business Is quite good in our city. Much
building will be done the coming season. Rents
are scarce and high. The g. A. R. boys are
making active preparations for the reunion IN
June. 1t is reported that thirty thousand peo-
pie will be here that week. If President Cleve-
land comes there will be a larger number, and
should Gen. Grant come we would not be sur
prised to see one hundred thousand here. God
grant that the greatest hero on earth may come
in the body and gladden. the eyes of hi. com
rades who helped to save our nation.