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Auguito,*tohiwctta.The criticisms of-our correspondent, in another column, in relation to the rb*rac-ter of the political canvass in V*ssarhu-etts, appear to us ti be eminently just and proper. Much of the labor of the campaign is devoted to abusive personalities between prominent men, th«t serve no purpose except to belittle the State, put the real issues out of sight, and disgust the better portion of people. What does the S*«te or the republican party care abont the personal quarrel between Mr. Beatd and Mr. Simmons, that it should be dragged into the political contest to the exclusion of rovers of vital interest to the public of ‘Mwachusetts and other States?The republican party stands face to face at this present time with the issue upon which the national election next ear will be fought. Every election that H* been and will be held this year Imhad and will have a direct and important bearing upon the straggle to come in 1880,—atfL uggle upon the result of which great events depend. With this issue presented as it might be, in Massachusetts—and as some of the ablest and most sagacious republican speakers are doing—there would be a victory in th*t State which would help immensely in paving the way for anational republican victory in thepaugn of 180. Hie great heart of M**sa-chuseUs beats strong and true for the principles of the republican party, but unless the leaders matte agnmdeffort to lift ' the canvass above the level of low and• dirty personalities into which Butler and his lieutenants have designedly led it, and show te the voters that there is something more involved than the trivial Issues harped upon by the opposition, the result will fail to have the significance and wide* reaching influence which the voice of Massachusetts might and should have at thitime. Such words as ex-Gov. Bullock uttered iu a recent speech speak to the ooul of ‘Massachusetts. He said: ‘•He South is acting under the plea and• doctrine of State rights. This doctrine, in ' die sense of overshadowing the national ^autnity, ba* afflicted the people of thiscountry for so long a period of time and in , sojuany ways that we have now reached - tb°t epoch in our history when the people of the North must have a final settlement qf account with it. For all that it has —done, fbr all4h»t it is now doing, for all that it threatens to do in the future, I ap* prebend that it is now the resolute purpose . of the American people by their fin*! de-• Vcree next year, to give to State rights itseverlasting quietus. * * * We are engaged in a struggle, my friends, in defence of the constitutional principles of tWa goverewnt, which were never more v fie/cely tvwailed*ban at this moment. The dtys of war and bloodshed have passed, ' but the South seeks to obtain ascendancy by other methods as effectual. Let there be a united North from Maine to California, determined *Ht at all hoards the rights of every citizen shall be vindicated, howuver humble he mav be or whateverFayette Centennial.The town of Fayette. ,n Kennebec county, celebrated its centennial on the 15th and llt;5ih but There was a Union cattle show and fcir with the town of Chesterviilc. in connection with which c*»e the centennial exercise*. From the report in the Lewiston Journal we copy the followingThe centennial relics were displayed upon stable extending nearly across the ewi end of the ball- So many article* wen* exhibited in tbi* class, that a whole day implit well hare been spent in their examination In a prominent place was a hfc-size and hfe-like portrait of Andrew Startevant, one of tht earlv settlers and a reralutiouar* soldier, w ho witnessed the execution of Maj Andre Benj. Bacheller, South Chestemlle, presented a large show case of relics, which he aftja wu nor a quarter of hts entire collectionAmong other articles was a pair of steelyards willed to X G Baclieller, in 1785 by bis father, Capt. Phineas Bacheller. the original hymn “Yankee Doodle; die Hailowell Gazette, 1794, containing a message of President Washington; alman^s from 1732 to 1812; a deed dated in 2d year of King George I.; two Indian gouges, one apparently perfect ; a spoon mould, pewter spoons, pewter plate and beer mug 125 years old; continental money, etc., etc A. K. Mosher presented a Bible 100 years old, also a wallet with continental money. T. F. Palmer and J. I. Tuck presented two very ancient swords. Jos. B. French of South Chesterrille, presented a cane which baa been in the possession of the French t*)ily since 1632: a musket formerly owned by Samuel French of South Hampton, K. H-, and brought into this country bv Deo. Joseph French of South Choster-ville; numbers of ancient knee and shoe buckles ; a key and drawer that came over in the May Flower; a hat worn by Henry Watson 80 years ago; a piece of wedding dress of Mrs. Thos. Upton,* 120 years old, was quite a curiosity. A brow candlestick 250 years old. Mrs. Amos Parker presented a'tnrious looking rocking ch«»r 113 years old. Mrs. J.VY. C Jones presented an odd-shaped bottle, with 1714 engraved on it; also a warming pan, one hundred years old. Dr. Chas. Bussell presented several ancient books, one a copy of Euclid’s Geometry, printed in 1600. II. Bodge, a prayer book, 1771. Mrs. X. F. True, wedding shoes, 100 years old. Jos, Bicker showed a curious pair of balances used in colonial times, for weighing money, (not greenbacks.) Mrs. J. II. Underwood, presented a very ancient looking bonnet Many other articles were worthy of note, but too numerous to mention. At one o’clock P. M. the people assembled on the green before the residence ofT. F. Palmer, Esq., to celebrate tho hundretli anniversaiy of the settlement of Fayette. The centennial exercises were opened with prayer by Rer. Mr- Perkins of Fayette. After music by the choir, an admirable and appropriate address was delivered by Ecv. A. R. Crane of East Winthrop, a native of Fayette. The address was largely historical. Asa Wiggin made the first clearing in Fayette in 1779. There was then probably no clearing in sight from any point in Fayette. In 1790, the inhabitants numbered one hundred and sixty. Schools were early established and have been generally aapported. Fayette has contributed her full quota to the learned professions. In the time of war, she has responded freely to the nation’s call. Fayette stands credited with 103 soldiers in the war of the rebellion, more than one ninth of the number of inhabitants. It is proposed to have the address printed, together with such other facts as can be ascertained concerning the town. A notable feature of the day was the singing of an old tune by the old folks, which was enjoyed by all, especially the older ones present. Hon. E. R- Frenchof Sooth Chesterrille, then gave some interesting reminiscences anil amusing incidents connected with the early settlement oftbe town. Mr. A. F. Walton read an original poem, celebrating in happy rhymes the characters and localities prominent in local history. After music by the choir, S. X. Watson, Esq., gave some facts regarding the settlement of different parts of the town. Much surprises was expressed to see so large an assemblage. There was a general attendance of the towns people, and many from adjoining towns. Frequent remarks were' “The affair is a perfect success,” “This is a trreat day for old Fayette.
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Daily Kennebec Journal
Augusta, Maine, US
Thu, Oct 23, 1879
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