The Portland daily press., 1867-01-04
AUGUSTA.
LEGISLATURE OF MAINE.
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STATE HOUSE, AUGUSTA, Jan. 3.
Eleven o'clock.-The crowd is collecting at
the State House to listen to the message of our
new Governor. 1t is splendid day and every
body wears pleasant face. The organizations
of the two branches are complete and each
branch seems satisfied with its choice. Hon
Nathaniel P. Burpee, of Knox, President OF
the Senate is a gentleman of large Legislative
experience, man OF blameless character and
strong in the political faith of the party. A
more satisfactory presiding officer could not
have been elected E
Hon. Lewis Barker, who has electrified po-
litical audiences on the stump in New Eng
land and the Middle States, will bring to the
Chair all the elements of good officer, and
his election will be held by his many trends
as part appreciation of his labors for the
cause ofliberty and freedom.
The contest for the several officers to be de-
cided at the caucus tonight grows more ex-
citing. Candidates for Secretary of State
have already been mentioned. Gen. Perry has
many friends and pre-recognized as one of the
strong men of the past. Col. Rust, of Oxford,
has proud military record and experience,
and has all the requisite qualifications for the
office. Col. Smith has many active friends
from his own home and has been a brave Off
Ger. Mr. Flint is heightened gentleman, and
has host of friends, but he has already held
the Office three years. Ifhe is elected it will
show that he has talents which the State can
not afford to lose just at this time.
The office of Attorney General is exciting
much attention. Gen. Shepley is the promi-
nent candidate and is warmly supported by q
unanimous vote of the 1st Congressional Dis.
trict He also has the warm support of united
delegations in other sections OF the State
Maj. Frye, of Lewiston has be held as candi-
date against his own Judgment and wishes
and is strongly supported. No opposition to
Adjutant General Hodsdon or Mr.. Hitch
born, State Treasurer.
LEGISLATURE.
The Senate and House met at the usual
hour.
In the Senate, the committee on Senatorial
votes, reported thirty-one Senators elected.
The committee ON gubernatorial votes re-
ported the whole number legally returned to
be 1882.
Joshua L. Chamberlain had 69,637.
Eben L. Pillsbury, had 1,947.
A joint convention of both branches was
formed and the oath of Office was administer
ed to Gen. Joshua L. Chamberlain, by Hon.
n. A. Burpee, President of the Senate. The
Governor then delivered his message to the
Legislature. A large and attentive audience
was present whe manifested their appreciation
of the political sentiments of the message by
the most enthusiastic applause. The Governor
starts with prestige and popularity of which
the State may wei be proud.
LEGISLATIVE CAUCUS.
E0eniag.-The Legislative Caucus was called
to order by Mr.. Stevens, of Augusta. Hon.
John Porter, Of Penobscot, was Chairman, and
T. NJ, Drew, Secretary. On the ballot for can
didate for Secretary of State, the whole num-
Der of votes was 1872; necessary to choice so
Hon. Ephraim Flint, Jr., the present incum.
bent, had SO, and was nominated. Hon. j. J.
Perry had "A; Gen. Smith had 81.
For Councillors the following gentlemen were
nominated LIST District, Hon. Marshall Pierce,
of Saco: I'd District, George w. Randall, OF
Freeport; Sd District, Geo. S. Baker, of Bath
4th District, Joseph A. Sanborn, of Readfield
9th District, Hon. Everett w. Stetson of Dam.
ariscotta; 9th District, Hon. Hiram Ruggles, Of
Carmel; 9TH District, Hon. Aaron 2. Emerson
of Orland. Messrs. Pierce, Randall, StetsoI
and Ruggles were members of the Executive
Council of last year. ~
For Adjutant General, Gen. Hodsdon was re-
nominated by reclamation.
For Attorney General there was severe
contest, and four ballots were had, as follows:
list, G. f. Shepley II; w. z. Frye 60; W.
Gilbert IA; C. b. Whidden 16 I'd ballot, Shep-
ley ~; Frye 20; Gilbert7; WhiddenS Sd bal
lot Frye so; Shelley 70; Gilbert 6; Whidden
2. 4th ballot, Frye 80; Shepley "; Gilbert !;
Whidden /; and Maj. VIM. ?. Frye, of Lewis
iston, was nominated.