Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-01-20

f@tAl " a iuitilCi udNCHthE
along with a cart with the taiI-bonrd OUT,
scattering the contents OF the cart by the
way, IN It's progress. The appearance now
Is, that the leak is stopped, and that the re-
naming contents of the cart are safe. Mr.. @.
was happy TO see that if we have lost every
thing else, we have saved the great moral
question:
The "great moral question" we should think
was saved with vengeance, with the Gov
ernor, seven Councillors, Secretary of State,
Treasurer and Speaker of the House, all anti
law-men to the core. After all the liquor ex-
element of the fall campaign, | should think
the law men could now sit down quietly and
cogitate over their conquests. The "great
moral question" is undoubtedly saved accord
ing to the meaning of Mr.. Cary, 'oper the left"
The wings were disappointed to find their
Governor surrounded with so much democra-
cy, and of so stubborn and sharp character
One of the Reps. said he thought the demo-
Gratis might have been n,agnaninaous enough to
give them the Council. The fact that the out
posts were saved, goes to show that the de-
mocracy is getting sane.
A dashing team and spanking span left
town Saturday for Belfast and the new Gov
ernor. Messrs. Farley and Babson, queer
association, had lett previously, to notify Mr..
Crosby of his good fortune. A vast amount of
was exploded in Belfast on their
arrival.
To-day, the joint standing committees were
in the House and several petitions
in the Senate. Nothing further of
Importance transacted. Little can be done un-
til the in auguration of Gov. Crosby. He is
expected to be on hand tomorrow, provided he
accepts the Office, and there cannot be much
doubt of that. 1t is so unusual for the wings
10 have executive control in the government of
the State that the opportunity must be i'm
proved, EVENT. the Governor finds his hands
lied.
Various are the ideas as to the policy likely
to be pursued by the new administration. 1t
will be impossible to make that policy promi-
nently wing with four democrats in the Coun-
ell And removals on the ground of politics or
stripe, will be likely to prove serious business
On settlement with the voting masses. If there
has been bargaining with the wings in the
Of the Council, it will not be, in
ny mind, very popular strike to continue it
% any great extent in the executive action of
he government. Whatever opinion may be
in relation 10 the liquor law, it is
evident the disorganism that has been acted
out in the present legislature, will not take
we'll enough with the democratic party to rem
der palatable and popular any very important
innovations upon the policy Of the old admin
stration on questions of State interest.
INAUGURATION OF GOV. CROSBY.
TUESDAY, Jan. 49,.
At an early hour this morning, the focking
gave evidence that some
hing unusual was to take place nothing less
han the Inauguration of Whig Governor Of
Maine No wonder the ceremony was re-
yarded as curiosity. The scores of smiling
aces in the galleries, under pretty bonnets,
.vnced the interest Of the ladies in the politi-
al offairs Of the State.
On motion of Mr.. Sewall, the Messenger was
iirectcd to clear The Hall Of all persons except
MEMBERS. This caused general scatteration
or moment. The reporters contended that
hey were not "persons," and were allowed TO
emain. Mr.. Johnson Of Belfast, from the
Committee appointed to notify MIR. Crosby of
lis selection, reported that the duty had been
and that the Governor elect was in
he Council Chamber and ready to take the
,aths of office.
At II o'clock, a convention Of the two
branches having been formed, the Governor
elect and Gov Hubbard came into the Hall,
preceded by Gen. Bodfsh. Sheriff Of Kenne
bee, and followed by the Council, Secretary of
State and Treasurer.
One extreme follows another" thought we,
while viewing the physical proportions Of the
etring and incoming executive chiefs. Gov.
Crosby is a little man, physically speaking, but
With good, fair, round. intelligent face, and
he polished and intellectual air and bearing of
| " gentlemen and a scholar" After the oaths
If office had been administered by the President
IF the Senate and the Secretary of State had
followed with the usual proclamation, Govern
Dr. Crosby assembled to the Speakers desk and
delivered his inaugural speech. 1t was neatly
and fully written out, and was delivered with
n enunciaion distinct and perfect, and in
style of oratory in exact harmony with its pol
sh of language, and nice and scholastic round
ness Of period
As you will place this speech before your
sketch Of the views advanced Suffice it to
Jay that Gov. Crosby is hat-footed on the i'm
1erfectiOns of the maine Law" and protests
against the alliance Of temperance with sects
ands he spoke carefully, and stated that he
should communicate his views more fully
hereafter In relation to the Massachusetts
ands in Maine, his views were understood to
correspond with the policy pursued and the
views advanced by the former executive. He
ouched on national politics, and viewed the
result of the recent presidential election very
much as viewed by a Webster whig-as a
strong guarantee of the continued welfare and
Of the Union. On the question Of
The extension Of the area Of freedom, he agrees
very well with John Quincy Adams. On State
affairs, his recommendations were judicious.-
lie regarded extensive legislation and litiga-
ton as great evils. and suggested that if the
Legislature will not voluntarily shorten the
sessions, it would be better for the people to
alter the Constitution. The closing portion Of