Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1862-01-10
iCorre.poudener Of the star { Ch-oni-'-.I

Whatever may have been the effect Of
the war, elsewhere, Harrisburg has been
greatly benefited Probably never was
60 large a proportion Of money expended
in this town, as now Consequently, most
branches OF business, or more particularly
If trade, have been prospered, aud flush
times" is consequent. The new aud ez-
tensive Courthouse, the two Presby 'erlau
church edifces, the enlargement Of Bra
dy's Hotel, and large number Of other
improvements, a:tes, that Harrisburg is
City indeed, no longer dependent upon
drippings from the Capitol, but having 4
busine., aud capacities of her own, which
bear it on TO greatness and power.
The extra crowd usually attendant upon
the organization Of the Legislature, does
not appear; nor are the candidates for
offices more numerous than common. The
Senate made choice officers with no
great str.fe-the old Senators, as u>ual
making mix, ,"and tagsIug most of the
choice places Geo. W H4mmer.iey, an
experienced oth,er, becomes Chief Clerk,
aud Capi. Brady retains bis long time post
Ia the House, the ten Uuion Democrats
proposed terms acceptable to the Republl-
cans, aud an early organization seems pro-
babe Hon. Johu Rowe douglas Demo
craft Of Franklin county, was named as
speaker; Capt, Z. II Rauch aud Z ".
Caprou, (bo'h typos were re-nominated
for Chief aud Assistant Clerks aud the ba-
lance Of the. Heuse officers was divided be-
tween the Union Democrats ard Repuhli-
cans. The Breckenridge Democrats
(soms of whom now profess to rcPudiate
him-and We hope will prove By their
works that they do)-nominated Wm.
Hopkins of Washington county, for Spea.
ker. Some Of them profess hope TO buy
or scare IF enough Uuion Democrats to
e ect the Straight Democrats. There are
two sets of candidates from Luzsrne, in
fact-and three or four other seats to be
Of which threaten q pro,rac-
ted struggle for complete organiza,iOn.
Our late member, John J Patterson, is
here OF a visit He was 'out" among the
three months volunteers, and is now il for
the war
Gov. Curtin looks as though the last
year had been truly laborIous one with .
Tim. He seems hearty, active, and all
alive to the contest 10 which Pennsylva-
.ia has borne leading and most Louora-
be part The effect, Of bodily toll aud
neutal anxiety, however, are apparent 10
lis countenauce, and in his hardened mus
les. His previous life had been one Of
ease, but the last nine months
lave developed much business power and
manly heroism Of effort and Of endurance
The venerable WmM Meredith Is as dill
.eut and metboiicsl an Attorney General
5 the State has ever ha3-and the Secre-
airy of State and his Deputy appear to be
igilant and faithful to their trusts. 1t il
oub;ed whether the departments at Har-
istnrs were ever better served than at
resent.
In the House, our Members, Beaver aud
litter, take hold like experienced men,
nd secured good position forMr.. Wright
Juniata-thus giving each of our three :.
'unties representative in that branch.
ur Senator, Mr.. johnson, is very retiring
bis way, bu; we doubt no, will win the !,
TEEN and respect Of all.
Gen. Warner of Susquehanna, Dr.. Bliss
ID Henry W Tracy, Esq Of Bradford, :
20. s. Euston E-q. of Wyoming, and Mr.. .
OOdbs fne of Wayne, are among the cd 9 9
luaintances | fave here renewed-ani :
We for the first time formed the friend
p q hope) Of Senators Laudon Of Brad. = :,
d aud Benson of Potter, aud Of many =,
Ter geutlemeu of no cficial position. 7
rye numbers Of old Members and Off
8 Of the Legislature annually "haPpeu :,
here to see each other again, aud fiud
! very economical way of enjoying it, >
mote it be. w.
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