The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-01-05
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The observation-disclosures of Legisla.
tive Officers.
Especial Dispatch by Western Union Line].
FIRST DISPATCH

Inc Leslslatufe-N0mina of Legisla.
tive Officers.
Especial Dispatch by Western Union Linel
FIRST DISPATCH.
AUGUSTA, Jan. 4.-There is a marked con-
trast between the scenes transporting at the cap
ital tonight and those of year ago. Many
who took an active part in the memorable con-
test for United States Senator are on the
ground, but the bitterness and excitement Gre
ated by that struggle have passed away No.
II, where Mr.. Hamlin received his friends, and
No. 8, where Mr.. Morrill, had headquarters
are silent and deserted. Inside the walls no
states are made or broken. Around the doors
there are no surging crowds, and partisans no
longer watch for BLANKS" and doubtful
with view to rushing them into the presence
OF their respective chiefs. There is no whrl or
rush or tumult-"no eloquent orations," no
passionate appeals. and not the remotest ap.
proach to excitement.
The very spirit of Grants invocation, "Lat
us have peace" seems to have fallen upon the
members and good feeling prevails all round
Ihere will not be the slightest opposition to
Senator MorrilPs election for the balance of
the term, and it is not improbable that he will
be elected without the formality of caucus
nomination. The meeting Of the Republican
State Committee on Monday night was quite
fully attended and the organization for the en-
suing year speedily effected. Comparatively
few members sarrived Monday and by II
o'clock p. M. all was quiet on the Kennebec.
This forenoon the arrival of Eastern members
gave the matters little livelier aspect and the
chances of the various candidates for offices
necessary to the organization of the Legisla-
ture were quietly but thoroughly canvassed.-
The friends of Mr.. Farwell have been especial
ly active and apparently ubiquitous. Not a
single member of the House has been sighted.
Nor have Mr.. Fosters friends been idle. On
the contrary they have quietly availed them
selves OF every fair opportunity of making a
point. Both candidates have looked serene
and hopeful and borne themselves like old
stagers.
During the day it was frequently stated
that if Mr. Farwell could not be elected Mr..
Foster should also be defeated and the coveted
honor be given to new man. Farwell directs
the conduct of the campaign upon his part
with consummate skill. He is a gentleman of
fine presence and pleasing address and what is
of great advantage in contest of this kind
knows almost everybody Foster is loss demon
strative but favorably impresses all who come
in contact with him. The canvassing for Pres
ident of the Senate has been conducted in the
most decorous manner, and the result, whatev-
er it may be, will occasion no UNPLEASANT
ness"
The candidacy of Gen. Plaisted of Bangor,
for the Attorney Generalship introduces new
element into the settlement of that question ,
but it seems to be conceded that the choice
will fall upon Mr.. Reed of your city or Mr..
Smith of Saco. Gen. Plaisted is recommend
ed by the Penobscot bar, and will have limit
ed support from tho eastern part of the State.
The contest promises to be conducted in the
most friendly spirit. There is no i'll feeling be-
tween the supporters of the two first named
candidates and the qualifications of each are
fully admitted.
Mr. Dickey of Fort Kent, has established
headquarters at the Mansion House and will
marshal the forlorn hope of the democracy
with his accustomed skill. He looks little