The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-02-09


"a AUGUSTA, Feb. 8, 1854.
The capital question has suddenly collapsed
since my last, and when one reads over the
list of yeas and nays and absentees, and re-
members "some things as well as others" and
calls TO mind the proposed two new regiments
with all the Offices to DO filled in them, and
that,for each Office there will doubtless be doz-
en- applicants, and for each applicant dozen
urgent friends he is led to cxciaim, IN fee
BILE Imitation of the Musslemar style OF apos-
trophe: "Great is Patronage, and Influence is
Its Proftr The result has caused no sur
prise to any observing mind conversant with
the ways aud means and "artul lodges" re-
sorted 10 to make this little city of the Ken
nebec the pet of the State. Since the ques-
ton was decided every piniea,her has become
as soft as down, and bows Of promise span the
skies, and the State is believed to be safe both
from secession aud from the tirebrands which
disappointed ambition threatened to precipi-
tate into our political campaign, causing the
old ship of State TO break from her mooriDgs
and drift off into the troubled waters of re-
bellion. Taking advantage Of this calm
son Of peace aud era of good feeling, in the
absence Of alexcitenent and matters of pass
ing interest, will sketch Few more of the
I honored gentlemen who hold seats In the
northern wing Ct the capital
Hon. RUFUs s. STEVENS of Paris, Is one of
the senators from Oxford. Mr.. S. is AZ years
of age, was born in the town where he now
resides, stands erect, i've feet nine inches in
hight, weighs about 10, presents fine per-
sonal appearance, is a selfmade and self reli-
ant man, was brought up on farm but is
now merchant, and is thoroughly versed 10
business matters. He has accumulated a
handsome property, aud his quick perception,
his clear Judgment and his business habits
make him one Of the most valuable members
Of the Senate, in which he occupies seat for
the second year. In politics Nj. Stevens was
Democrat-oie OF the regular inyincibles-
until 1862, when. like majority of the OK
ford Bears" he aided in forming the kepubli-
can party. He is Low one OF the most influ-
entail men Ia bis section OF the State, and de-
votes his means aud his personal efforts to
the upholding OF the Union cause.
Hon. s. IL. TALBOT of East Machias, is
one Of the senators from Washington county.
Mr.. I. was born in the town where he now
resides, is ship-buider and dealer in lumber,
b 50 yeas of age, stands nearly six feet high,
weighs less than 100 pounds, is fine looking
man, noble specimen Of the "down-easier,"
and though time has been busy in scattering
the silver threads in his hair aud whiskers he
does not appear old for his years. Mr.. Talbot
ts . man Of large common-sense, has an ex-
celIent business capacity, and is valuable
member OF the Senate. He belongs TO a firm
Of three brothers, all wealthy, and engaged in
large and lucrative mercantile business.
One Of the firm is a member of the House.
In politics Mr.. Talbot has always been Dem
ocrst, followed the fortunes of Mr.. Douglas in
she last Presidential campaign, and was also a
warm friend OF and supporter of the late Gen.
Jameson; but when rebels desecrated the flag
on Sumter by firing upon it, he no longer rec
ognized parties except as they were divided
into patriots and traitors, and from that day
to this he has never wavered in his support of
the Union cause. He warmly supported the
Z nomination of Gov. Cony, and now stands on
ths broad platform of the Union, with the
great Union party of the State.
Hon. ELISHA H. JEwErr of South Ber-
wick, Senator from York, is one of the most
noticeable men in this bIanch of the Legisla-
ture. Mr.. Jewett was born In Sandwich, N.
H., Is Al years OF age, of tall, commanding
form, standing six feet, three inches, and
weighing 2l0 pounds. He is dark complect-
cd, has thick dark hair and whiskers, and i'm
presses one at first sight a man OF will, ell
ergy, force and executive ability. Mr.. jew
ett came to this State in 1884 and engaged in
mercantile pursuits, which business he still
follows. In relation 70 his political anteced-
ents am not informed, nor am posted IN
relation TO whether he has before had expert
ence iu legislative affairs. He is whole
s0uled Union man, and of course is in full
sympxthy with the Union party of the State.
Hou. JOSIAH rKUE OF Lilchneid, is sena-
tor from Kennebcc. Mr.. L. was born In the
town of his present residence, is 81 years OF
age, Is about i've feet niue inches high, v eghs
140 pounds, has always resided in Liichfeld,
aud informs me that last fall he voted for
the iortieih time at the State election
ss~'Sa a"'iaS t'ss WIG SttutB dt a CLdtc
or town election since he attained his major
ity. Mr.. T., though not q man of large frame
Is nevertheless . compactly formed, closely
knit and hardy man, il / can safely Judge
from his general appearance, and man who
Is sure instantly TO impress every one with
whom he comes in contact with his integrity
Of character aud his incorrupiible honesty.
He Is one Of the thrifty farmers of the State.
In politics Mr.. True was a Wing, Joined in
the Republican movement, and now stands
immoyabIy upon the Union platform, and in
sympathy with the Union party OF The State
He was member Of the House in the years
: 1860 and '62.
Hon. VIM. McGILvERY of Searsport, is
one of the senators frIm Waldo. He was
born In Lncouville,i is 40 years of age, weighs
10 pounds, and stands about Ave feet ten in
ches high. His business is that of mer-
chant. He has been extensively engaged in
building vessels, and is now large ship-own-
or, said TO own in more vessels than any 9TH
er man the State. In his dealings he has
been remarkable for his aight-forward char
acter, is far-seeing, clear-sighted man, and
no one stands higher in all the qualities that
high minded business man might properly en-
w. He Is senior partner in the firm oil Nc