Martin continues his discussion of politics, beginning with a visit by steamer from Bangor to Hampden by a "whole load of wide awakes" to see Hannibal Hamlin. He discusses a number of local politicians and projects, including the plan for a Bangor to Waterville Railroad. He also discusses McClellan's candidacy for president in 1864.
Among topics and people mentioned are:
- Hannibal Hamlin
- William P. Wingate
- Joshua Hill
- C. S. Crosby
- Byron Bradbury
- James Dunning
- Amos M. Roberts
- Rufus Dwinal
- Bangor-Waterville railroad
- Wyman B. S. Moore
- Samuel P. Strickland
- Hastings Strickland
- Henry H. Wood
- George W. Pickering
- Rufus Prince
- Arvida Hayford
- J. A. Cushing
- Benjamin Kimball
- George B. McClellan
- Memphis riot
- Impeachment discussions
- Indianapolis riot
- Apples