Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-02-16

AUGUSTA, Feb. 8, 1854.

ventiun Of both branches, where the oaths Of
Office were duly administered 10 him by the
| Hon. Mr.. Moore, President Of the Senate, fol-
lowed by the proclamation Of the Secretary Of
State, TO the effect that William e. Crosby is
Governor of the State Of Maine for the ensuing
political year closing with the ejaculation
"God save the State Of Maine"-not intimat-
ing, however, the evil 10 be saved from. The
Governor then delivered his inaugural, and
was listened 10 with marked attention.
The address is conceded to be good State
paper. The expression Of his belief that he
should find the necessary number Of honest,
capable men among his own political friends,
10 fiji the Offices in his gift, was received with
appreciation ON all sides. One of the old liners
remarked after the address that "He intends to
let them know that there is God in Israel !"
by them he undoubtedly meant certain portion
Of his own party. Seven regular, straight-out
wings were chosen Councillors yesterday, and
to-day, four Of them appeared and were quail
fed. Thus the wheels are beginning to move,
and as the question Of U. S. Senator may be
settled this week, by next week the Legisla-
ture may begin TO do something.
WEDNESDAY, 9th. The services Of Chap
lain were performed by Rev. Bp. Burgess. Of
Augusta.
The House is giving its attention this morn
ing 10 the report Of the committee on elections
in the E. Machas case. Il appears that in
Machiasport, one of the towns in the district,
the meeting was held in school house until
about six o'clock in the afternoon, when by a
vote of those present the meeting was adjourned
to the post Office, about a fourth Of a mile
from the school house.
Above the hum of continual loud talking,
and the noise Of persons moving about the hall
is heard the clear voice of Mr.. He'll, of Bangor,
who is giving the views Of the majority Of the
committee, which is adverse TO the right of the
sitting member, Mr.. Harris. Mr.. Hill, though
small in stature, succeeds in making himself
heard both in and out of the house. He pos
sesses as much good nature as some men twice
as large. Mr.. HiIliard of Oldtown now gives
the views Of the minority, and in favor of the
sitting member. Mr.. H. is an able lawyer
and although having reputation Of being one
Of those decidedly ferOciOus politicians, demon
mated " Wildcats" is exceedingly mild in hi:
appearance, his cOuntenance beaming with
kindness and benevOehce, and is withal, one
Of the best speakers in the House. Mr.. Starr
of Thomaston, an influential speaker, is fol-
lowing on the same side. The chair is JUS
now occupied by the distinguished member
from BrdgtOn. He was the democratic candi-
date for Speaker, but was defeated by the
coalition. He is fine looking man and haC
he been elected would have done honor 10 the
place.
Directly in front of the chair sits Mr.. Nor
rill of Augusta Distinguished as he is, as
one Of the hest lawyers of the State, and fol
the high stand he has taken against the coali
ton in this Legislature. Nothing further
need be said of him. There are other mem
bers of the democratic side whom have moi
heard, as well as some on the other side. Mr.
Fessenden is the leader of the coalition, and
his standing as lawyer and debater, is well
known.
Mr.. Smith Of Calais, the Speaker, has
been a member since 1850, and is very good
debater. Being of a nervous temperament
and full Of activity, the chair seems not the
place for him. His seeming want of patience
may affect his popularity as Speaker.
In the Senate, this morning, The Presiden
arose to announce the standing committees
whcreupon Mr.. Vinlon interposed and moved
to lay the matter upon the table. This wa
ruled out of order, as there was nothing before
the Senate to be laid upon the table. From
the conversation, il appearing that the coali
ton were contemplating a reorganization o
the Senate, the chair said he would withhold
the appointment Of the committees for The
present, and Mr.. McCobb introduced resolve
that the present officers Of the board be the per-
manent officers of the Senate.
The coalition were not prepared TO meet
this, and moved COR postponement but failed
Mr. Farwell Of Lincoln, exposed the whole
plot, and expressed his determination not Il
participate in it, He said that the subject of a
reorganization had been named to him, and he
had favored it but upon being informed that
they must take one of two or three Senators
(whom he would not now nancy for President
he said he should not support such Senators
He would prefer the present incumbent to any
but whig, and that a Crosby wing, and he
knew that such candidate could get but
twelve votes He therefore should vote for the
resolve. Mr.. Clarke tried TO coax him back
but it was no go. The resolve was passed, IL
to II, some Of the wings and Morrill, men
voting in favor.
1t would seem that during this whole con-
troversy which has been going on for more than
a month, the most perfect good nature has pre-.
vailed. With the exception Of some Of the
most ultra, including few disappointed ones
il has all been taken in good part. You may
have noticed several attempts 10 give the state
Of parties in the Senate, but no two seem to
agree. There are nine Simon pure democrats
and seven Crosby wings there are also two
democrats from Waldo, and VIVA. Haser, Of
Cumberland, who 60 with the nine except il
the ballot for Governor. All the others are
floating timber, and an analysis might class
them thus: Six anti-Crosby wings, three