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

The Republican State Convention
held at Lewiston, yesterday, wa:
composed of splendid body o.
men. All parts of the State and
all interests were well represented The
old-time enthusiasm OF the party pervad
ed the convention. There we're no dit
ferences about offices to settle, no jeal
ousies or heart burnings to control as there
were in the democratic State convention
The one controlling thought and impulse
was. who among the worthy and honora.
BILE republicans Of the State would best lead
his party to victory and dRkwith honor the
office Of the Chief MI strate Of the
State.
There were two candidates for the
nomination presented to the convention,
Hon. Joseph K. Bodwell Of Hallowell and
Dr.. A. G.. Hamlin of Bangor. The special
friends Of each entered into a friendly
contest for their favorlte, but there was
no bitterness in the rivalry, and there are
no wounds to heal now that the nomina-
ton is decided Dr. Hamlin and his sup
porters will do all that they can to pro-
mote the election of Mr.. Bodwell, as Mr.
Bodwell's frie nds would have done for
candidate. The only and decisive
ballot gave Bodwell 49, votes 10
POI for Hamlin. At the announcement Of
the result the nomination was made unan-
imous, and the hall rang with cheers for
Bodwell
Mr.. Bodwell Is well known to the peo-
pie Of our State. Especially is he known
to the men who are engaged in large
enterprises. requiring capital and
employing labor on large scale.
He is the architect of his own
fortune. What he is as man in
politics, business and social life is the work
of his own hands. He began life in pow
ertv. His early years were years OF toll
with but scant opportunity to avail him
self of the privileges which most young
men have. Farmer, shoemaker, BLACK
smith, laborer in granite quarries. these
were the occupations through which he
came to be what he is. He knows from
his own experience what labor is and how
to sympathize with those who delve and
toll from morning till night.
As a candidate adapted to the present
times and circumstan .es Mr.. Bodwell is
without a rival in the State. He repre-.
SCENTS the energy, thrift and self reliance
for which our State is noted. His life
appeals with peculiar force to laborine
men, and presents an example fol
young men to study and initiate.
He is in sympathy with the progressive
thought of the time. and gives his aic
literally to all worthy and noble objects
Nor does he forget the poor near his owl
door, and the struggling worthy who neeo
assistance.
1t is literally true that Mr.. Bodwell die
not seek the nomination which has come
to HIM. The sterling character o
the man aud his hosts of friends
brought his name to the front and mad,
him the candidate. Before the campaign
is over events will show that his name
will be tower OF strength to the repub
LEANS. Democratic assaults will serve t.
increase the number of his friends an,
swell the majority which he is sure t.
have at the polls in September next.
The resolutions will be found in gu
report of the proceedings of the conven
ton. They have the ring of the tru
metal They are comprehensive and ex
plict, and will find ready support in tn,
hearts of the people of Maine.
The convention was a grand success
The result at the election will demonstrat,
the wisdom with which it acted. The cam
paign has opened auspiciously TO
the republicans. Now let them keel
the ball rolling, making wise nomination
in the county conventions and town eau
cuses. and our victory will gloriousl,
stimulate the republicans of other State
to fight valiantlv for the good cause.