Daily Kennebec Journal

ELECTION NEXT MONDAY.

Our election for Governor, Members of Congress, County officers and Members of the Legislature, will take place next Monday. The time for preparation is short and the work to be accomplished important.

The election of State and County officers alone, upon which depends our local laws and their execution, and the shaping of the policy of the State in regard to its domestic concerns, is an event sufficient to enlist the attention and action of every thoughtful citizen; but when to this is added the choice of Representatives in Congress our election is largely increased in importance. That voter must be dull and careless and insensible to the value of the rights and privileges which belong to him, who can find no duty to be performed in such an election. Called upon to exercise the full measure of our prerogative this year, need we urge any republican to see that he casts his vote on Monday next for the complete ticket headed by SIDNEY PERHAM? Our opponents having no arguments with which to take the stump and enliven their newspaper columns, it has been a dull campaign, little interest has been aroused, and therefore so much the more need of vigilance and activity as the day of election approaches. Let not the apathy of the democratic party lead republicans to neglect their accustomed duty under the supposition that all is safe. True, we have a large majority in State, but if the vote is not cast our majority is useless. Then there are close counties and representative districts where a single vote may turn the scale. So there is need of work.

At the head of our ticket, as a candidate for Governor, in the name of a man worthy of the position, SIDNEY PERHAM is honest, capable and faithful. His services in Congress and other places of honor and trust have given him valuable experience which has been well improved. What he is he has made himself by ability and untiring industry. He is a man of conviction and conscience, but sound sense and judgment control him. The State of Maine will have in him a wise Executive and the republican party a safe and trusty leader. No person understands better the varied interests of our State. None will more faithfully labor for the prosperity of all classes. Every republican may cast his vote for SIDNEY PERHAM in full confidence that he will govern with prudence and discretion and to the satisfaction of his fellow citizens. Let none fail to vote for him, however much the democracy may sound the praises of their McClellan candidate, whose military experience consisted in marching down to Richmond and home again to stay.

For Representatives to Congress we carry the names of men already tried, with but one exception, in the places for which they are candidates. Maine occupies at this time a leading position in the government of the nation, through her delegation in Congress. While attending faithfully to the interests of their own State, they have been governed by broad and liberal principles adapted to the national growth and prosperity. The records of Congress show that they have always been true to the principles of the republican party, and that our State has been ably represented on all questions relating to her material interests. If they have not succeeded in carrying all measures desired the fault is not theirs. In the revolution of shipbuilding from wood and sails to iron and steam and the depression in commerce existing the world over we are affected unfavorably, but our Representatives have not been idle, and though not successful in obtaining relief have accomplished what could be done under the circumstances. Maine holds, through Speaker Blaine, the most influential place in Congress, the next in importance to that of President of the United States. Honored thus in the national councils, the republicans of Maine have good reason to be proud of their position and active in maintaining it. They should go to the polls on Monday with honest pride and vote the republican ticket, for under the ascendency of the republican party our State stands in honor and strength at Washington beyond what she ever achieved before. Let every district swell its majority and send up its Representative with an emphatic endorsement.

For county officers and Representatives to the Legislature we ask the full support of the party. Let no personal rivalry, dislike or questions of secondary consideration lead to failure to vote or cause the mutilation of the ticket. Support republican nominations squarely. Avoid all coalitions with democrats, either by direct or indirect means. Leave low intrigues to the opposition, who have no better way to improve their fortunes, and have been long seeking alliances under various pretexts and with open and unblushing confessions of their own weakness.

The republican party stands by its organizations when the trial comes. Principles control it; they kept it steady while the nation rocked with civil war, and they will hold it steadfast against the weak seductions and assaults of the opposition in these days of peace.

Finally, let it be remembered that the influence of our election will be felt in other States. If the republican line stands firm in Maine our friends who have sharp battles to fight in the southern and western States will be strengthened. Let us roll up a majority that will gladden their hearts and aid them to hold their ground. Republicans of Maine! put your energies into the work, and let us hear from every city, town and plantation a good report of your doings at the polls on Monday next.