Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-06-14
MAINE DISPATCHES.
PORTLAND BUsIN Esst MEN.
Choer the Leadership OF Col. II. s. Os.
1000, Congratulate Mr.. BOdwelI on His
Nomination Very Pleasant Event.
Especial to Kennebec Journal

party consisting of some of the leading
business men of Portland, arrived on the
T. M. train, to pay their respects and tender
their congratulations to Hon. J. r. Bodwell
OF this city, on his nomination as Governor
OF the State of Maine. The party was made
up of the following gentlemen:
Col. Fl. S. Osgood, who was the prime
mover in the visit, Mayor Chapman, Hons.
A. A. Strout, Albion Little, Fred N. Dow.
w. 4. Stevens, Chas. jose, John L. Twitch-
ell, Col. j. w. Spaulding, Capt. H. B. Hill
Lewis Gatcomb, II. P. Cox, r. S. Maxcv,
W. W. Latham, c. j. Allen, M. L. Williams,
Prentiss Loring, E. L. Cooling, E. C. Glen.
ent, j. P. Hobbs, James Hawkes., II. L.
Sargent, Geo. B. Loring. H. A. Hallett, p.
L. McCleery. J. M. Seiders, X. John Little,
j. F. Barrett, Geo. C. Shw, j. w. Robinson,
Ira M. True, Henry L. James, John w.
Ballou, F. P. Webb of Brunswick, Capt. f.
F. Shaw of Great Falls.
Mr. Bodwell received them at the train,
and shook hands with each as they alighted
from the cars.
After tour through the sheds of the
Hallowell Granite Works, the party took
teams provided by Mr.. Bodweil and drove to
Pine Grove Farm to view the fine herds of
imported cattle, after which they were driven
to the quarries. On returning they repaired
to the Hallowell House, where Mr.. Bodwel
had supper prepared for them. After par
taking of the generous repast, Col. Fred N.
Dow called them to order, and remarked that
however formal they had intended to make
this visit to the next Governor of Maine, after
meeting him and knowing him go well they
could but throw aside all formality. Address
ing Mr.. Bodwell he said that they came from
city and county that gave you more votes
in the convention than any other city or
county in the State. and no county will rally
to your support at the coming election mere
gallanty than ours. We came here with
satisfaction and regret. Satisfaction that you
are to be the next Governor of the State of
Maine, and regret that you have entered
politics.
He then introduced as orator of the even
with applause. Mr.. Strout said:
know voice the feeling of all present
when l express the qualification we enjoy of
calling upon the next Governor. l am not
business man in the same sense that most of
you are, and am not wound up in politics,
but do not know of another man in the State
OF Maine that feel more willing to work for
than the Hon. J r. Bodwell. Referring to
the "count out" when he himself was legally
elected to tie legislature and, with others,
the attt mpt was made to count them out, we
found that the liberties of the people were in
danger and when the report of the committee
to refer the matter to the court and the dec-
sion was in their favor, we hardly knew then
what course to pursue, but when we saw the
sturdy frame of Mr.. Bodwell present we knew
that all was right. / am sure that when, he
takes the chair as Governor we can feel that
the rights and liberties of the people will be
safe. We are now ready TO take off our coats
and work for his election. The nomination
of Mr. Bodwel comes from the people. He
is of the people and from the people, and
every Young man when he starts out in lite
will take courage when they see man
like Hon. j. r. Bodwell as their leader.
I saw in the works of the skilled labor of the
granite workmen in taking the rough stones
and by skill and energy make them into
things of beauty to adorn our country,
mirror of the life of Mr.. Bodwell, who by his
own effort, skill and indomitable effort has
risen to such a successful and honored posi-
tiou. | am glad to be here with you of Port
land to tenuer our congratulations and the
expression of our esteem for the man and the
principles of our party, and Join in our pledge
to make him the next Governor of the State
of Maine. [Appause.
Col. Dow then in very happy manner in
troduced Hon. Chas. Jose of Portland.
Mr.. lose said that the republican party
sbould congratulate itself in the choice OF
such man as Hon. J, r. Bodwell as their
loader Considering the success OF Mr.. Bod
well in opening the granite quarrles, should
saw that. he had s'struck it big" and when the
ranub,can party nominated Mr.. Bodwell at
their convention they "struck 1t Dig. we
have plenty of first class leaders ana Dig
euns in our party, but this man is perfect
bonanza to our party and country we a'
one time, in our country's history when It's
liberties were in danger, had TO resort 10
rail splitter. We now have the same enemy
~ dsngers 10 contend with We now re-
sort 10 q rock splitter. We are sure he Will
nravs a rock crusher to the democratic party
Referrinp to the visit to Mr.. Bodweils farm'
no sa;d che has given us today an exnioltlon
Of of an industry that is the foundation of all
;ndnstr;es-that of farming There are so
many suggestions awakened by this i. nIl nomlna. a,
tion that i hardly know where to oegin OF
leave off. A democrat, when he heard OF tne
nomination of the convention, SAID you nave
got devilish good leader.
Three rousing cheers were then gwen ior
our next Governor.
Hon. Joseph R. Bodwell was 'nen in''o
duced smidst great applause.
He said: do not pretend to De man W
make speech. UNDERSTOOD .ne repuI puia no,
pa. PatG .neech. In that think am sue
nonsider il 4 high honor to pc tnes