Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-01-25
a Spy in Augusta.

An Augusta correspondent of the Bangor
Journal, whig paper, who signs "Spy," re-
veals some of the workings under the curtain
of the anxious ones at the seat of government.
1t should be understood that the individuals he
speaks of, are not at Augusta after Office, but
for the purpose of placing themselves in posi-
lions where office may seek them. Spy :"
saws
The distributions Of the spoils in Penobscot
county, where fusonism . first begun" has
given the Governor and his fiiends The most
trouble. The most important Office in the gift
of the Governor. is that of Sheriff. John S.
Chadwick, of Bangor, and Charles d. Gil
more of Newburg, are the only candidates.
The contest is :" nip and tuck " between them.
Chadwick, who, as you we'll know, Is one of
the three or four men who first brought the
Republican party into existence and now con
troll lis destinies in the East, stands upon his
dignity and presents no petition letters for
the office. He simply demands it, and points
only TO his past services and the future neceS-
sity for them in behalf of Morrill,, as his vouch-
ers. On the other hand. Gilmore is supported
by the united body of know nothings, the ram
rodiest of the ramrods, who are dissatisfied
with Chadwick, while he was formerly Sher-
III, because he appointed one or two ndivid-
uals as deputies who are suspected of taking 4
drop of comfort sometimes, and last, but not
least, by the special constableS of Bangor, all
of whom the cunning Gilmore has promised 10
appoint as special deputies. Gilmore is max
ing all the fight that is apparent 10 outsiders,
bat Morrill, is a shrewd man and knows that it
won't answer to leave such men as Chadwick
out in the cold. II Chadwick don't consent to
be bought off for half township of land, there
can be but little doubt of his appointment.
DIR. Straw's ford and pleasant countenance
made its appearance to-day. He was accom-
panied by one Lervey, who, | believe, is one
of your g Forty thieves" 1t is generally I'M
dersiood that he has come to help Gilmore
but have noticed that he looks anxious and /
am inclined to the opinion that he has little
axe Of his own which he is DESTROYS of having
ground. A son Of his, it is limited, would like
the office of Register of Probate, but if such
is the case he may as well give up the idea,
for those behind the throne say that Campbell
Bachelor of Corinna is TO be comfor;ed by
that place if he wants it.
The kennebec Journal will probably con-
iinue to be the organ of Gov. Morrill, as it
was for some time of Gov. Crosby. There
will be some grumbling by your neighbors of
nc MSiCutl diiu ptttItS VI int L KISS Nilu
may from patriotic motives have given
straight out J." support to the Republican
party. A sop from the Land Office Will prob
ably keep the Mercury quiet, and Joseph
Bartlett Esq, of the Jeftersonion.ls to be paid
for his services by the appointment of State
School Commissioner, a place which pays
$1,000 and travelling expenses to lis happy
possessor. The Office is a snecure, and We
have no doubt Joseph will perform its duties
faithfully.
Isaac r. Clark of Bangor. a Mr.. Talbot
who edits the Pennington Chronicle, and Hon.
Job Prince of Oxford county are the candi-
dates for Land Agent. 1t will be hard for the
Governor to decide between them. Clark is
the favorite of Morrill,. is supported by Nc
Crillis and other strong influence in Bangor,
and friends in Lincoln county. Bat the Ok
ford and franklin men say that honesty in
land affairs is unknown at the East and that a
Western man must be appointed II is barely
possible that Getchell may not be removed for
the present.
In addition to the above revelations, we
hear from Augusta that the wry faces of dis
appointed ''patriots " are getting exceedingly
numerous.