Year: 1867

VIII always expect enthusiasm and good
feeling at Republican Convention. The late
assembly of fossils in this city was Obliged to
devote itself almost solely to hitting the nail
on the head, as the Argus calls it. Not being
In sympathy with the feelings of the people its
managers were forced to exercise all their skin
in order to clothe the atrocious doctrines q, tbo
modern Democracy in language that would in
some measure conceal the degrading spirit
that characterizes them. The Augusta Con.
vention labored under no embarrassments of
this kind. A declaration of the real senti-
ments of the delegates could be attended with
no danger, and there was no need to resort to
long rigmaroles and awkward generalities-
They could hit the nail ON the head to some
purpose without taking any special pains to
90 SO. Accordingly we find that the resolu-
uons adopted are merely frank and open
aSowal of the principles which the Republican
party has made dear to the American people
Equal rights, impartial suffrage, approval of
Congress in passing and of Gen. Sheridan IN
executing the reconstruction acts, eratitud. IN
the soldiers and sailors-with these lust prin-
eiples they can go to the people and ask their
suffrages with perfect confidence in the res,,t
II any further assurance of success were peces-
sary,it is found inlthe denomination of General
Chamberlain. A great revolution mus,
take place in the minds of the people of Maine,
before they will consent to see the soldier who
received the surrender of Lee give place to the
man concerning whom the irate gentleman
from Freeman made such startling revelations


Gov. Chamberlain has been steadily gain
ing In the affections and respect of the citi
zens OF this State ever since he commenced
the discharge of the duties of his position He
has proved strong where his enemies contend
ed he was weak. He has shown that scholar
may be man OF practical views and admins
trative ability. Since his most Admirable in.
augural address this question has not been
raised to his disadvantage. That address was
an illustration of the increased strength which
liberal culture gives man of sound sense and
large native ability. Its suggestions had not a
trace OF those antiquated notions which men
are popularity supposed to bring from college
lecture room, but they were those of a man
who had made the wants and interests of his
State the study of lifetime, and had arrived
at clear comprehen nsion OF the legislative ac-
ton by which they could be best subseryed.
Nor did his suggestions pass unheeded. The
Legislature of last winter, inspired by the ap-
peals of the Governor, gave an impetus to
movements for developing the resources of the
State that cannot fail to result in greatly in
creasing its wealth, prosperity and power


Governor Chamberlain has not proved less
skillful in administering the affairs of his de-
partment than in suggesting legislation. His
Inexperience in the class of duties requiring
his attention has not resulted in the
governments passing into the control
OF rings" and wire-pullers. No one
who has had business to transact at
the capitol has gone away with any doubt rest
ing upon his mind as to who was in command.
The Generals versatility of talent enabled him
to enter at once upon the discharge of his du-
ties with as full a comprehension of their ma
ture as if he had never heard . college recita-
ton or set a squadron in the field.