The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1855-01-05
AUGUSTA, Jan. 3, 1855

hteeoAht van. ~ low.
The Senate was just one hour and hall
in completing its organization to-day.
The convention Of members was called to
order by Mr.. Willis, Of Cumberland, on
whose motion Mr.. Eaton, Of Kennebec, was
chosen temporary President. Mr.. E. has
had many years experience as Senator,
and always presided with great grace and
dignity. The members, having been duly
qualified by the Governor, in the presence
Of the council, proceeded at once to the
choice Of its officers.
Louis D. Cowan was elected Secretary on
the first ballot, receiving all the votes given,
nineteen in all. After the election Of Sec
rotary, Hon. +. Muzzy, Of Bangor, wa:
elected, also on tho FIRST ballot, receiving al
the votes given. twenty in ah. Mr.. Muzzy
on taking the chair. addressed the Senate
rs follows -
>"Scnators II tender you my sincere
thanks for this distinguished expression Of
your confidence. accept the position you
have assigned INC, but cannot bring to
your service the advantage Of any expert
ence in the discharge Of its duties. can
only assure you Of my constant effort to
render the proceedings Of this branch Of the
Legislature in the highest degree useful 10
the State, and agreeable 10 its members,
and may add, my only hope Of success in
thess Efforts, arises from the confidence
feel that shall. at all times. be sustained
and directed by your friendly advice and
cooperation"
The remaining Offices Of Messenger, wa.
filed by the election Of Edwin Freeman, o
Augusta the Office OF Assistant Secretary
by the election OF Jos. w. Knowlton, o
Liberty. and the Office Of Assistant Messen
ger, by the election Of James Shaw, o
Portland. After the reference Of the returns
Of Senatorial votes, the Senate adjourned L
meet ut 10 A. NJ, tomorrow.
The same dispatch was made in the or
ganiration Of the House. Mr.. Gunnison, o
PASSPORT, was temporary Chairman.
Sidney Perham, Of Woodstock, was elect
ed Speaker, receiving LOG Of the LAT votes
thrown. Asa Smith, OF Mattawamkeag
received 40 votes.
Henry X. Baker, OF Hallowell, elected
Clork, receiving l03 votes, A. b Farwell
IS votes, and Benz. Freeman, Assistant
Clerk, receiving log votes.
Mr.. Perham in accepting the post oil
Speaker, made very neat speech.
Mr.. Baker, the Clerk elect, Is tho Ses,
selection the House could have made. lie
has had many years experience as member
Of tho House, and Q reporter Of its proceed
ings, is familiar with tho course Of It's
transactions, and withal man Of great
weight Of character, and universally re-
spected. The unanimity which has pre-
vailed betokens good hereafter. AL seem
satisfied.
End h.ro many familiar faces, but there
are some faces which seem to DO wanting
Heretofore the faces ofthe ofice-holders Of the
National Administration, its Custom House
Ofbccrs, Postmaslcrs, havo been very con-
spicuous on such occasions, but our vision il
greeted no longer with these. Biron Brad
bury, ex-senator Moore. Collector BabsOn
and host I might mention, arc gone =
probably the people would say forever. Le'
them 20. The day Of their gentry Is over
The people now bear rule, and We say Amen
and Amen. l.. U. T.