Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1859-01-21
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Jnttinr, from The Capitol

The legislative proceedings thus Tar pos
SO, but lii,le interest, The work always
incident TO the organization Of the dIGcrcn,
branches Of government, has been done and
well done. The heads Of departments have
been chosen, the committees appointed, and
the legislature j. now fairly organized, and
ready to proceed to business. Noah lar.
kcr ha, bccn rc.apppintei land Agent,
which must BE- highly gratifying 10 all
those who are interested in the 'ale md set
Element OF the public lands. ~ this time,
when the tide Of emigration is setting IN 81
strongly toward Aro1-,J1k. ii !, highly im.
pornui that the Office u Land Ascn, b
filed by a person who bas a practical know
l,ds, Of the condition OF toe Su.e lands,
and the wants Of the settler. Mr. Barker
experience As a surveyor Of thes, lands, rem.
der, m- appointment one cmincnily tit To
b, made
Mo.t Of the old officers have bccn rc.clcct-
ell, and Judging from the past. We may ret
assured that the interest. Of the State lor
the next year will be- well cared Tor.
Phnea. Foster, Jr, Of Fast Machias, has
been CHOSEN messenger to the governor and
council. in place OF Mr.. par,hley, Who ha,
faithfully discharged the du,ic- u the Office
for two years. Mr.. Foster isa young man
OF ability. and nephew Of jeremiah Fa..
ter, E.l.. a leading democra,i, member OF
the HOUSE or Representatives in 30 and :.
HI. appointment, gives general satisfaction.
The present House Of Representative
contain, an unusual amount Of talent. The
leading dcbater. arc Gilbert OF Bath. Pike
OF Calais. Smart VI Camden. Blaine OF Au.
eusil, Lcbroke u FoScroli, Dow and Bat
Ter OF Portland, Estes VI Trenton, and Nc
Crillis Of Bangor. Besides these there are
large number Of practical business men,
and good legislators. Good judgment, and
imrarliality have hocn exhibited in the Az
poinlment VI the House committees. Mr..
Gilbert, chairman Of the Judiciary commit
tie. 4. an able lawyer and has been u dis
tnsushcl member Of tho House Tor the
pas, two years The appointment Of II.
L. Estes, as chairman OF the committee on
education, i, post OF honor not often con.
frrrcI on young members, but bis tine lite
rary taste and talents, ard his interest in
tie cause of education, render him peculiar.
ly adapted to the place. lie is a son OF
Z" old Oxford" and his numerous friend,
in that county will be highly gra,iGel with
this appointment. q" Nous uPporion'
NOUS" is the motto Of our Oxford people,
and we are always pleased with the success
OF those who are born with and g out from
among US.
But ! shall spin ont my communication
too long, il | attcmp: to partieu!arilc in
this way. Suffice it to say, that the COM
mittecs are 20 constitute! as 10 have men on
each, experienced in the particular duties
which the position requires, and there need
BE- no fears that their business wall h
promptly and efficiently performed.
The Senate is also composed Of practical
men. men Of experience in legislative pro-
ceeding., and having fair amount Of
speaking talent Hon. T.. l.. lIamlin,
chairman Of the Judiciary committee, is
another honored son Of" Old Oxford, and
his long experience in the numerous Offices
he mas received from the people, renders
him eminently qualified for the duties OF
this branch Of the legislature. Ncssrs'
Holt and Moulton. senator's from the oGiord
district. take a good stand in this depart
men,. Their experience as members Of the
popular branch Of the legislature, gives
them influence in their present pO. ltion.
The resolutions passed by the late demo
cratic caucus, have terribly aroused the irc
Of the slave driving Buchanan democracy
The Bangor Union, the Custom House or
gan at Bangor. pitches into them, handling
them without gloves pronouneing them