His candidacy for Governor of Maine, in 1856, broke down the Democratic party in that State, and gave a great impulse to the Republican campaign throughout the country.

In strong common sense, in sagacity and sound judgment, in rugged integrity of character, Mr.Hamlin has had no superior among public men.

It is generally fortunate for a political party if the nominee for Vice- President does not prove a source of weakness in the popular canvass.
Mr.Hamlin proved a source of strength, and the imparted confidence and courage to the great movement against the Democratic party.
In the four Presidential tickets in the field, every shade of political opinion was represented, but only two of the candidates embodied positive policies.

Mr.Lincoln was in favor of prohibiting the extension of slavery by law.

Mr.Breckinridge was in favor of protecting its extension by law.