The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1857-01-23
EDITORIAL CORRESPONDENTS.
ArGusrA, Jan. IL, 1857.

OF the I nlted States, Tor the the term VI SIX
years, from the fourth Of March, A. ID.
1857, in both branches, TO day; and Amos
Nourse, of Bath, to ill the unexpired yaean-
cy occasioned by the resignation Of Gov.
IIamlln. Mr.. lamlin was nominated OH
the first ballot in the Republican Caueuses
of both branches, held on Wednesday night.
In the House Caucus he received - votes TO
40 given for Lot VI. Morrill,, and 4 Scatter
ing. In the Senate % votes to 6 for Lot
VI. Morrill,. For the short term no nomi-
nation was effected "Wednesday evening
Amos NOurse was nominated on Thursday
evening. The vote nominating him was as
follows House, Amos Nourso, &c, Noah
Smith Jr., 50, Scattering, 10. Senate eau
Gus. Amos Nourse, Is, Noah Smith, Jr., g.,
FOL. Smith, 3, Scattering, 4.
The election of Mr. Ilamlin, for several
weeks, has been regarded by must republic
cans as certain. The large vote given in
caucus for Lot NJ. Morrill, should not be
taken as any indication OF unfrlendless to
Mr.. lIamlin, hut simply US an expression Of
personal attachment to Mr.. Morrill,, and the
carrying out Of an opinion which some Of
the members entertained, that party policy
would be promoted by keeping Mr.. llamlin
for several years in the gubernatorial chair
The great reasons urged by Mr.. Hamlin's
,.,r,.,f;y. Er,.prlS war. tI,at Az, Sf,t
be q gamer by his Congressional experience,
and the knowledge he had gained of its
commercial wants by reason Of the position
he has held in the Senate Of the United
States, us Chairman OF the Committee of
Commerce, and that it was impOlitic TO take
any one from Congress whose labors in the
cause Of the republican party Lad been so
efficient. The argument of sending tried
and experienced man, one who has personal
weight and influence il hard one TO get
over, and it is by no means certain, that in
this case, notwithstanding the peculiar fit
ness Of his competitor, Mr.. Morrill,, it was
improper for the Legislature to heed it, in
returning Mr.. Hamlin again to the Senate.
IL is gratifying to know that in the settle.
ment of this question, no bitterness has
been engendered, or spirit eyinced calcula-
tel to disturb the harmony Of the Rcpubli
can party of the State. The differences of
opinion that existed were such US would
naturally arse, but 50 long as they have led
to no bad results, very little need be or will be
said about them. Mr.. lIamlin has had four
teen years Of experience of Congressional
life, has matured intellect, and calm,
cautious Judgment. lie is in the meridian
of life, now only .Jorty-scrol gears Of age,
and has the intellectual and physical strength
TO serve the State in the most satisfactory
manner. Whatever doubts there may have
been rs 10 the expediency Of taking him
from the Guhernatorial chair, there is no
Republican who will not chceriully admit
that the choice is in all respects fitting
one, and 50 far Us seat in the Senate is
concerned, the bSst tina, could have been
made.
Ii Is generally understood here, that Mr..
Ilamlin will not yacite the Governors chair
until some weeks have passed, and not until
the most important duties of the Office grow
ing out Of the change in the State admins
tration have been performed. lie will prob
ably resign the latter part Of February, and
in season to be present at the session of the
Senate, which will DO held to act upon Mr.
Buchanan'S nominations for his cabinet and
such other matters rs the new administration
may bring forward to he acted upon.
Mr.. Noursc, who is elected to GIL out the
short term was formerly Democrat, but
has always held decided opinions against the
pervcrion of the powers of the general gov
eminent to extend Slavery. Some years
ago he was nominated TO the Office Of Collec-
tor Of Bath, and his views in this particular
were seized upon by Southern Senator'S, and
he was rejected by their votes. He IL man
ofdccided ability, a good scholar, and will
represent the State aeccptably. lie starts
Immediately for Washington.
In this connection it is not improper TO !
mention with appreciation, the course which
the Hon. Lot VI. Morrill, has pursued with
refsrsasS 10 the Senator question. The
Kennebec Journal well observes, that the
large vote he received in the Republican cau-
cuscs FOR the long term of the L. 5. senate.
is a sufficient attestatiOn Of the strong hold
which he has upon the rcSard and confidence
Of the party"
And it says, with equal truth and pro-
priety "Mr. Morrill's whole course and
lear ng in reference to this Senatorial qucs.
ton, has been marked by the magnanimity I
which 30 eminently distinguishes his charae-
ter. lie has regarded the position rs one
which should neither be sought for nor de-
clined, and fOr this reason. while not in
sensible To the honor which il confers, he
has been entirely free from making any ec. |
fort in his own behalf. The vote which he
received is therefore voluntary, unsolicited |
expression of confidence fron a very large
proportion of the members Of the present |
legislature. Aud No man is more deserving
of this expression, than Lor NJ. MoRmLL.
Devoted with peculiar ardOr to the prinei-
pies OF the Republican party, and being one
of the most fearless, able and popular DE-
Tenders of those principles, he stands in
position where the Tarty can most honor it
self, by honoring him. Few men in New
England have more brilliant futuro before
them"
There is truth in every word the Journal
uttcr in relation to Mr.. Morrill,. The pop