The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1869-12-31

Is deserving Of the thanks Of the people Of your
State. Senator Morrill, always maintained the
highest regard for Mr.. Brodhsad,s ot6cial abili-
ty, and may add that he has the fun confidence
Of the present adninistration. ~
One Of the most important events Of the past
week. was the delivery Of culogies In the Senate
and House OF Representatives upon the late Hon
VIM. =. Pcssenden. The galleries Of the Sen
ate were well filed with people, to listen 20 the
distinguished Senators, who spoke upon the oc-
casion. II was generally conceded. that the eu-
loey delivered by Senstor Morrill, was equal, II
not superior to any other production in that
body. In the House the attendance was not %
large but quite number OF distinguished Of
6cisls occupied seats upon the door.
There secms TO be some considerable objection
"a the nominations made by the President, Of
Judges Of the Circuit Court. and 1t Is certain
that more than one name will DO recalled. The
Senate seems to be considerably exercised In re-
CARL to the names, aud have passed resolution
calling upon the President TO furnish the rec
concentrations upon which he made the nom
nations. II is thought that the resolution may
bring out something spicy. .... ,...
The first scene In the Democratic programme
took place upon the floor OF the House, few
days since, In which Mr.. Munger Of Ohio play
oil the most prominent part. Mr.. Munger,
made speech In which he advocated the repu-
diation OF the national debt. supposing Of course
that the stock connected with the democratic
party would sustain him. but much to his sur
prise, thay failed to perform their part Of the
programme, .and utterly repudiated Mr.. MUD
GER financial theory. 1t Is generally thought
that MIR. Munger was sacrificed for the occasion,
and that the democracy finding that the rrpudi-
alton bubble has burst, are now trimming their
sails, and are about starting Of upon another
track.
The next grand hobby which the democratic
party will cndcayor to play upoE, Is reconstruo-
ton, and in connection with this subject the pat-
q will DO fully as unfortunate as Ia attempting
TO inaugerate reputation scheme. have pre-
yiously stated that Chief Justice Chase Is the
looming man" for the democJ attic party, and Al
ready the party Is "trimming' for the occasion.
Hon. james NJ. Ashley, Governor ut present
Of Montana, has come togrief. 1t viii be ~
membered that Mr.. Ashley was one OF the strong
pillars upon enfranchising the negro, but be
iieying In the old adage that "when In Rome We
must do as the Romans do" and finding that
Montana has inclined to be democratic, ofcourse
Mr.. Ashley repudiated to some extent his former
theory upon the negro question, and took strong
democratic ground upon the subject or course
Mr.. Ashley's change Of views upon political
questions, hal no essential reference to future
prominence, or emoluments OF Office, but from
an mate desire to be on the popular side.
II is hardly possible to tell what the result Of
the Georgia Dill In the Senate viii be, but one
thing is sertaip, that Congress intends to carry
out that provision Of the constitution which
guarantees to every state Republicae form Of
government, and that II Georgia does not carry
out that principle, she win certainly have her
representative in Congress.
Hon. Henry Wilson in addressing public
temperance meeting here the other night. said
that he was In favor Of woman suffrage, which
statement has pleased the advocates Of this new
reform very much.
So dsorderly has been the meetings Of the snf-
frage association Of late, that Senator Wilson in
troduced in the Senate resolution directed to
the Judiciary, inquiripg whether any additional
legislation is necessary to preserve order at pub
lie meetings.
The temperance organization Of this district
intend to respectfully petition the Cabinet Off
GERS to discard all wines and liquors from their
publir receptions the coming season.
PRESrIss.