Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1866-01-26
CORRESPONDENCE.
AUGUSTA, Jan. ODD. 1876

|
Mr.. EDITORIALS an introduction to my
letter this week, let me tell you little
story.
The new Jail located in Augusta, on one
of the best streets, in close proximity to
residences of wealthy citizens, is an unusu-
ally fine building. Its style of architecture
and Stateliness, its many large windows.
its front entrance and broad granite steps
through large handsome doors and indeed
its whole exterior. at once attract the stran-
gers eye, rs one Of the finest buildings in
the State. and not unlikely to be as attract
| i've within as without. An individual from
one of the rural districts, coming to the
Capital to remain during the session, was
struck at first sight" with the costly pile
| of granite, and remarked to his friend,
| THAT is probably the new Hotel, which is
to eclipse all others in kenncbec County.
built expressly for the accommodation of
the members. Suppose we apply there for
board. If they don't charge too high. we
may as well put up with the hi" bugs as
anybody else. The augusta House is no
where. long side o this. Let's push n.and
find out their prices" The large doors not
Welding readily to a straight line of travel,
an attendant was summoned.
Rural-"Wc want to see the Landlord OF
this tavern. Is he at home?
Auendant-.'IIe isn't in just now. Can
You leave Your business"
Rural-"We want to know what he
charges for board here. and if he isn't full.
want room. while the Legislature sets.
and my friend here wants to stay Il few
days"
Rural-''ls'nt this a regular tavern?'
Attendant-"Only for criminals"
Rural-''Iou don't say this is a-a-'
Attendant-''This is a Jail, sir
The astonishment of Rural was greater
than his anticipation. as he fastened from
the deceptive building. which few mo-
ments before he desired to bed and board
in.
Governor Cony gave his usual reception
to Councillors. senators. and other State
official dignitaiicS on Thursday eve. the
llth inst. The Augusta correspondent of
the Boston JouFna, noticed the reception in
his usual feiicitous manner. adding this ::
The sparkling eyes of the ladies rivalled
the lu>tre of their diamonds. the dresses
We're 'c0mme il fruit the music delicious
and enchanting. &c. &c. The joke of il
was. not a lady Outside of the Governors
f.,p,ii,-A in,.ttaI-nnr
music. save the low base voices of grave
men. in conversation.
Another reception. Exclusively maScu-
line.) was given the Representatives last
Thursday evening. The reception for la
dies. will come about the middle of the
Session. or later. Probably Toby Can
doris" descriptions will then apply.
Every fine day there is amusement in
looking OIL, or participating i'll, the enjoy
mentS of the skating park. y square of
the kennebec river is cleared OF the snow.
and flooded with an engine. Jack frost
then finishes ii up with Il smooth polished
surface. and the lads aad la--ie< are seen
in hundred, gliding gaiy over it, from
early morn. till dcwy eve"
Older ones take their sport. in sleigh
riding over the smooth snow roads behind
fast horses. Elegant tarnoutS the private
property Of the bearder> with elegant
these moonlight evenings, FOR Il twenty
mile drive returning anon"
..rlle wee sma hours ayan, the twaln
| Within the State House, one notices the
active men in both branches. bu>iiy engag-
ed on this. or that matter. relating To the
interests of the State. 1t isn't generally
known how fer men control the business of
the Legislature. In my last letter. gave
| a hasty glimpse of some Of the leader, or
working men. Ii You will allow me I'll
give from time 10 time. brief personal de-
serptions. which may interest some of
your readers.
Hon. Joseph Granger of Calais. Chair
man of the Judiciary Committee on the part
of the House is 4 small sized man, of per-
hap> 40 lbs. ayoirdupois-very erect
form. has a pleasing face-a broad high
forchead-back from which. his snowy
| hair. of three score and ten winters is
brushcd-his dress is neat. his linen uneX-
northumberland when he rises in his seat.
pronouncing the words. Mr.. Speaker" an
electric hush runs through that body of
men. which plainly says. Listen. for
man, hat is nun. addresses you." His
voice is not loud. but clear. and distinct.
his words well chosen. he eondenses his
full grown ideas TO the smallest compass.
he leaves off when he is done. and never
speaks unless there is something to saw. a
quality. by the way. every Legislator does
| not possess.
Friday morning. the members of the
House were amused by the flood Of petit
tons sent in, asking repeal of the Haw-
kcr and Pcdlar law.
| There is an effort being made to get an
act of Incorporation for the establishing of
| another Telegraph line from Washington
| to Halifax. To be called the International
Telegraph Company. There will be strong
debating for. and against it. Our Attorney
General. came over last week TO oppose it.
while Judge Davis of Portland. and other
able men from different parts of the State
came TO favor it. They have hearing
Thursday of this week.
! Speaker Stone returned from Boston.