The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1822-02-12

pledged 10 neither ofthe HIGH Powers. but would
throw an independent vote.
The FIRST question which produced collision in
the house was the choise Of SpealEcr. The cleo
ton OF Mr. Amcs was however no test of Winga-
tonian strength. for manv voted for him not be-
cause they preferred the man or his princiDles ~
those Of Mr. Sprague, the other candidate. but
because he had been found to DISCHARGE very
well the duties Of the chair the last wear and
the tCfCralists on this occasion were divided rs
it might be expected from having no candidate
OF their own and from personal and local consd-
eratons.
The next subject which produced copsi,lcra-
bic sParrng and drew out some SHARKS of party
feeling, was that of printing. The usnal mode
Is, to appoint committee to attend 10 this bust.
ness, and this course was at FIRST adopted at this
session, but the friends of the Argus and ex-
elusive patronage, finding that the committee
consisted of majority Of Winratonians and
thinking that this might be the means of dopriy
ing that paper OF the Job, but esnecially beinr
unwilling that it should 60 to the Statesman"
which they most cordially and invctcratelv hate.
they contrived TO have the committee report TO
the Legislature in hopes By side wind 10 defeat
ITS operations, bat i'll this they were completely
unsuccessful; and the committee went on and
made contract with the Printers Of the States
man, who in fact had offered the lowest terms.
Beng defeated IN that manDuyrc. they were de-
terrnned that the Statesman shouId not have
the name OF state printer; they therefore cot I'D
Resotce giving the " Argus" the name of state
paper and what was much more solid and sub
stantial, the game of state patronage requiring
certain advertisements, &c. TO be printed in that
papcr,by which that press will realise threble Tie
profits of the Statesman" TWAS said dat The
Statesman folks offered such low terms for .hn
job printing, under the expectation of wearing
" State Printer" upon their crest and conlinr il
for the monopoly Of the patronage they have
however been disappointed and have lost The sub
stance while they grasped the shadow.
Beside these two trials of party strcn~th. the
election Of COunscllors and Secretary Of State
and hlllng vacancies ia the Senate, might per-
haps be said to have called il ont in 2 degree
But here the exhibition was rather small on the
part of the Wingatonians with the Paris party
e~.-y thing was organized the tendency of ~
cry particle of strength was known ana so com
plete was the power with which they bore down
upon their dsorganzed opponents, that they
Carried these points by Coup de Main. In fact
there was no regular opposition list Of counsel
loTS, and Dunlap The candidate for Secretary Of
state was not fully agreed upon, and he was him
cell opposed 10 being named Ware succeeded
here, far beyond the expectation of himself or
ms TRENDS he had the votes Of many federal
lists favorable TO the administration, one from
York and several from Kennebeck. One fe9er-
dtist from York county goes with tho democrats
on every measure, 30 that Il has become common
talk that he is seeking for Office. | Cannot help
repeating very good retort made upon him \
day or two ago; nc went up to an independent
country member and conversinp with him uDon
a certain rn"asure said TO him, " they say that
you are y dic1L this session." ali do they -
he replied, : hut have Won heard anv one say that
have turned ny cont ?" He did not stop to re-
join, but turned on his heel and was of.
intended to have said something about the
leading members ofthc House, but have already
been SO long yon will excuse me, If barely
touch upon the principal Mr.. S. of ITaIlowcll,
has throughout led off the Parasites: he is an ct-
hcicnt member, speaks very well, is a sensible
man, and Of good principles. He supported the
Common Pleas Bill, with great ability Mr.
W. of A. is a good member, MIR. A. Of p. has
good deal Of experience in Legislation, speaks
readily, and sensiblv. Mr.. '. Of r. seems 10 have
mnch influence in the House, talks good deal;
bis Influence arises from an appearance Of great
candour. Mr.. T. Of W. has great deal Of wit,
speaks iuenty, and is well verscd in the routine
of business, lie took an active part in the Dauper
blt- DuI his pans were not successful. Col. Cf
q. IS a valuable member. for his goo sense ana
experience: MIR. P. &C Z. is ALWAYS ND where
there is any figuring going on he is extreme
" fond of mathematical calculations Mr.. r. il
answer to him one day observed that figures
sometimes lie.
Excuse this hasty torch, viii write vou a.
gain if have time. cannot however but no.
tee Mr.. @. of G.. he is quite an active and useful
member, and has introduced several measures Of
practical utility Mr.. p. of b. is fine member
and deserves credit. There are sererut lobby
members IN attendance, but as their attention Is
not confined TO the House but extends to the
Senate, and even to the council board, this is not
the proper place to mention them.-Y ours truly, |
Is. 3. forgot 70 tell you about caucus held !
here the other night il was got up with vast Sc
crccy, 50 that house was devided against it.
self; for of some democrats who boarded togeth-
er " some were taken and others lefr: !" YOU
might have seen some notice Cit. in the Gazette h
We shalt by and BY, | suppose, flaming
7onti'ntjon, :" sanctioned by lie uaited roice. Of
the old Republicans of Maine = : but mark me,
lis but faDcy's sketch"
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MARRIED,
Ia Boston, by the Rev Mr.. Lorins, Ii. Steph-
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