Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-01-15
L. b. HILLS, chief Cler1
Maj. j. s. WILSON, ASSISTANT.
"I'LL SEE YOU AGAIN"
Appearance of Capitol.
the c2y---.dm on Lana 1fmA Gone.


'Many shall be called, but few chosen."-BrpLE.
The race for legislative position, from
the highest to the lowest, wassnever more
lively than the one just made. 1t is, or
can be, only excellcd by the grand, general
engagement on the Senatorial battlefield
of the 26th inst, which bids fair to be
close. Iowa county people will be glad to
know that their candidate, Gen. Wash
burn, is considered the safest man to bet
on. But we digress.
I'LL SEE YOU AGAIN"
AS early as last week, members, senator's
and candidates began to arrive in the city
mostly candidates. TO one who has
been often at the capital at the opening of
a legislative session, and is moderately
close observer, it is easy to see who are
candidates, and who members There is
an appearance of restlessness and an ex-
preston of anxiety with the former class,
that differs widely from the air of compla-
cent happiness that spreads itself over the
faces of the latter. The scenes at the no.
tells on Monday were lively, and those of
Tuesday beggar description. There were
men Of great ability; men of good ability,
and men Of no ability. Men and boys of
all ages--from the smooth-faced STRIPPING
of sixteen to the gray-haired veteran of
three score. Men with one arm; men
with one leg; men with one eye; men "a
great number) With one head-all working
for dear life for themselves or friends. No
loud talking; but in groups of twos, tours,
and upwards, conversation was carried on
in "subdued' undertone, cropping out
occasionally into audible expressions
+" All, General! happy to see you" "Hel-
10, Colonel God bless you how have you
been p "You bet" "1ll do what cam
At times, sweeping, general salutation Of
several friends by wide-awake new COM
er reminded one of "Shanghai's" general
standing invitation: Hello, Brown will
you, Jones, take drink with me, Smith ?"
The parting between friends % was sad
and reluctant, but not without hope, the
last words generally being, am see you
again."
SPEAKER.
The contest for the Speakership mar
ro,uod Ioun RI f,po M ~ d;Jotoe A. yUaoLs
burn men concentrating on Hon. Thad. G.
Pound Of Chippewa, and the anti Wash
burn faction uniting on ex-Speaker Thorn
son.
CAUCUS.
A caucus was held this evening, result
ing in the unanimous choice, by acclama-
ton, of the following Assembly officers:
Hou. A. NJ. Thomson, Speaker.
Hon. Il. w. Young, Chief Clerk
Hon. r. c. Kelly, Sergeantat-arms.
Mr.. Pound, of Chippewa, withdrew his
name at the outset, and the whole bust
ness was disposed of in less than fifteen
minutes.
SENATE OFFICERS.
The Senate caucus, as usual, sat with
closed doors. 1t resulted in the election
of the following officers:
Chief Clerk--L. d. Hills.*
Assistant Cerk-John S. Wilson's
Book Keeper-H H. Rust.
Sergeant-a -Arms-W. II. Hamiltonm
Assistant Sergeant-Frank Kelly.
Postmaster-T. L. Terry.
Engrossng Clerk-E. M. Fruel
Enrolling Clerk-W. 7. Brayton.
"Re-elected.
The above is not complete list. We
were glad to hear that our old friend, Terry
of the Berlin Courant, went through all
right. His services to the party demand
recognition, and received it.
THE CAPITOL
Presents handsome and inviting appear
ance. The Journal of Monday had de-
scriptwn of the appearance of things"
from which we quote:
is completed, the interior finished off in
panels, with ornamental border of plaster
work, in white, the iron pillars and cor
nices painted in imitation of white veined
marble. A broad gallery, with tiled floor
and heavy balustrade Of iron painted in
green and black yeined marble extends
around the rotunda, on level with the
Legislative chambers, the Supreme Court
room, State Library and Historical rooms,
making fine promenade
The appearance of the Assembly Cham
Der is very greatly changed. The Speak
els desk, gallery, and the heavy brackets
it, are very handsomely grained
in oak, the light columns springing from
the gallery being marbled, the base dove
marble, with the small panel sienna. and
the body of the column white veined
marbled, the Corinthian caps white and
gilded The walls are done in stipple
work, with a delicate shade of lilac, the
ceiling being white and the space be-
tween the ornaments of the cornice and
centerpiece light blue.
The Senate chamber has also been thor
oughly reprinted, the walls and ceiling the
same color as the Assembly chamber, the
space between the ornaments of the cor
nice being delicate shade of pink.
THE GOVERNORS MESSAGE,
Will be delivered to the two houses in
joint convention in the Assembly chamber
on Thursday. We viii send it as soon