The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1886-09-23
The Political Panorama.
"PN EkNpR ELECT BoDN ELL CONGRATI IATEI
by HIS FELLOW CITIZENS


brightly lighted residences. gave the town a
most festive appearance. Fireworks were con-
>tantly displayed and the Old cannon. which
mas inquired Ill many a similar occasion. fired
Nautes from the riverside. At o'clock pro-
cession was formed at the City Hall, and
marched through the principal streets. The
line was headed by the lIallowell band. Two
iranSparencics carried i'll the ranks bore tie
following Inscriptions: ''6S,500 solid Bodwcl
men," Honest labor i king $50 \ 0 association
with crankS :" "lS50-1SS6, IIallowell. Governor
BodwelI.'
After moving over route nearly three miles
III length. the procession halted in front of the
house of the Goycrnor-ecct. 4 crowd had al
ready collected there and the people had taken
places on the lawn, where they could best see
and hear. After the band had played Selec-
ton. General G. W. Tildeu introduced Mayor
Lord who presided over the exercises. Mayor
Lord called upon Dr. Thompson to deliver an
address or welcome and IN a few appropriate
words DR.. Thompson spoke of the occasion
which had called SO many to the place, and in
concluding his remarks called for three cheers
for Mr.. Bodwell, and the cheers We're given
with will. Mr.. iolWcl was then introduced.
A. the ncwly-eected Governor appeared up
on the steps of the house. he was given a most
enthusiastic reception. The cheering was re-
newed and the applause was hearty and long
continued. Mr.. BodWell spoke briefly. and at
the close of his remarks again warmly APP
plauded and chccred. Mr.. Bodwell'> remarks
follow:
FrI0W citizens:
The reception You have rendered me this
WINS u ~ W. i,'l''t III .iit "il a. = io>>
in Il manner which the occasion deserves. Com
in@ as it docs from the citizens OF IIalloweil,
Irrespective of party. makes ii all the more
gratifying.
Twenty wears ago thi> month | came 10 this
city with my family and the people have ever
extended to me the hand of friendship and
have expressed to me invariably words OF kind
lesN ''lu ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, ~ i!ast III Iettl"
,.oi,itioi, Of Mi. i,i,,J tbr"I i{. to .a,. *
all the more gratifying to me and must i,atur-
ally feel under still greater obligations than
ever 70 my fellow citizens.
Never having desired the public offices that
have been rendered mo. inN ariabN against my
wishes, | feel that the present occasion i GER
tainly very high compliment and especially
when ! have been rendered the highest office
in this State and elected by 81 overwhelming 4
majority. Ii j. a compliment that | feel very
much embarrassed at receiving. and it place,
me in position very different from those who
are generally electc' office; ii places me in
position to feel still ter responsibility and
anxiety that may discharge the duties Of the
office in Il manner that the lrople Of this state
Will endorse. and will be fU the greatest good
of the greatest number.
While | am Republican ami haze been
from the birth Of the party. and i am proud
that this is the case. ami while aHl also proud
of the many great acts Of the party. Yet feel
that ! am bound by obligations which will
cause me to act forthc interest Of ali. irrcspcct-
i've Of party and my great aim will be to make
my administration one that men OF both parties
shall endorse.
| desire to express my gratitude 10 the Re
publicans OF this state who have given nic
>lrh handsome Vote III Tins election. and /
thoIn nf H. ,i ny ' IN III. '. , ,0 ~
h, been So ,P,}iin, hons ~ 10 OH tb, , ",io
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