Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-09-26

or KeRnebee Journal:

Editor Keanebee Journal:
The extent of the republican victory in
Aroustook was certainly surprise 10 both
parties, though it had in the last da, of the
campaign became evident to observing men
On either side that the county would give
republican majority. Ii was only question
of numbers aud the footing of the columns
showed u balance i'll our favor beyond the
hopes of the most sangune. Now that the
battle is over and the smoke of the conflict
has pretty much cleared away, the dead
having been decently buried anu the wound
ed teuderly cared tor, We can with n greater
degree of calmness look back over the field
and measure the influences which brough,
about our great success. Tbat The demo
Gratis entered upon the campaig gn with high
hopes of success in the County is beyond
contradiction, rs is also the iact that sun.
two weeks or more before election their
ho res changed To d, 6, Ond ncy and cbagrin,
and their further efforts were confined TO u
desperate attempt 10 keep up their own cour-
age after Il ey were convinced of the hope
lessness OF their cause. Their feeble attempt
at enthusiasm during those last days showed
a notable lack of spirit and confidence, AMI
like the boy passing the grave yard at hlgnt
they whistled AS loudly AZ possible,
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ganiza'ion. ms was particularly hotcrao'
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aru campaign n'h 'hehi from 'he ''ar
commencing WIN mucn oiow ana olust
aln enu.hs WIN virtually throwing up tn
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