Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-06-10

iife OF toll and industry, from his large expe
rlence as business man. from his deep in
terest in eur varied industries, in agriculture
and In the cause of temperance, no man is &c
peculiarly fitted to take the helm and guide
our Ship of State safely through the breakers
that now threaten her, as Joseph R. Bodwell
whom We hope to nominate today, and pro.
pose to elect as the next Governor of the
State of Maine.
Mr. Simonton was heartily applauded. His
reference to Mr.. Bodwelps friendlinesss to
the temperance cause was received with
much enthusiasm.
He was followed by Hon. S. W. Matthews
OF Aroostook, who was cheered as he took
the floor.
speech of Hon. 5. w. Matthews.
MIR. President and Gentleman-In behalf
OF the large majority of the republican vot-
ers OF Aroostook county rise to second the
nomination of Mr.. Bodwell. Applause
The sound, reliable and intelligent republi.
cans of that great section of the State which
we represent, are practical men. They are
laboring men, who commenced life as pio.
neers, have by their strong hands hewn ou,
openings and let in the sunshine, developed
the resources of the region, built up homes
and secured the comforts of life. The char.
acter and experience of the candidate of their
choice, take hold of their sympathies and
instincts, enlist their judgment and if he is
nominated will secure their cordial support.
The horny handed son of toll who pres ided
at the democratic State convention expressed
sentiment which we can approve, when be
said that American institutions should afford
an opportunity for the humblest men to rise
through superintendent strata of poverty
and hardship to the highest stations in the
land. We find in the life and experience of
Mr.. Bodwell, splendid illustration of the
improvement # this opportunity. He is a
thoroughly representative" American cit
lzen He has not reached his present social
and business standing by artificial aids His
own strong hand and clear brain have been
the only means by which he has climbed the
ladder Coming from his native Granite
State, mere boy. with stonecutter's
chisel, his only possession in his hand, he
has carved out from the hard rocks of the
bleak and barren. shores of Maine, an ample
fortune and an honest fame He is known
all over the country as a man of immense
energy, industry and executive ability. Like
Gen. Grant, he is man of deeds more than
words. He is now a capitalist but his money
and vast mental and physical energies have
been employed TO setting in motion the wheels
of industry and giving employment to honest
labor. To him, more than any other one
man. is Maine indebted for the development
of its granite works, and agriculture has re-
ceived from him rich blessing in the i'm
proved stock which it now has as the result
OF his large investments and personal labors.
He uses money, honestly Obtained, to bless
the hearts and homes OF labor. He is, there
fore, the sincere, practical, reliable friend
If lahnr q hpH
tender whose friendship is gon ct preterea
nihI As a republican he is too well known
to need any words of commentator. He has
been pronounced and active, and his repub-
Iicansm is of the kind that knows no var
| iableness nor shadow of turning" With him
as our candidate, AToostook county will give
larger republican majority than ever.
Great app!auss We do not present Mr.. Bod
well because we do not respect the soldier
One soldier has expressed the sentiment that
the republican party is unwilling to honor the
soldier. | regret that he has done it. Another
gallant soldier has presentsd the name OF
Mr.. Bodwell. 1t seems tina: there is diff
ference of sentiment among the soldiers on
the question of this nomination. 1t is il
poor taste to hear criticisms of the republican
party, which has pensioned and blessed the
soldier whenever it has an opportunity to
make lts lnHuence 1elt. party Wnlct
has placed the gallant Chamberlain, Connor,
Davis, Robie, all soldiers in the Governors
chair of Maine, 1t has been said that Mr..
Bodwell is not an educated man. Well, he
is graduate Of the great university of life
the best of all universities. Perhaps he can.
not write very well, but he can make his
mark-apd we all know he has done it
A great roar of cheers went up as Mr.
Matthews made this happy hit and he wen
to his seat amid stupendous salute of clap.
ping and stamping.
The nominating speeches made, the con
vention proceeded to ballot. This operation
required about half an hour, the band play
ing during the interval.
In half an hour the voting was completed
and the committee, after brief period, re
ported at f) p NJ the following resuIt.