Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-06
OFFICERS or TIE LEGISLATURE.

w. w. BOLSTER, President of the Senate
is native and resident of Oxford county
He was born in Rumford and now resides
in Dixfeld. His age is 46 years. He
was formerly democrat, but in the break
ing up and reformation of parties conse-
quent upon the Kansas Nebraska question,
was one of the first to join the republican
party, and was member of the conven-
ton in Oxford county that made a break
in the old lines. He is lawyer by pro-
fession. and served six years as County
Attorney of Oxford, vacating the position
two years ago. His connection with the
Legislature has been of some duration and
honorable progress, he having arisen from
the position of clerk to that of the highest
office in the body. His first place in con-
ncxion with State affairs was that of Mis-
cellaneous Clerk, in which he served one
year. Next he became Engrossing Clerk
and continued to be so eight years. Then
he was Commission Clerk and performed
the duties about one and half years
when he was taken sick and relinquished
the position. He was never a member of
the House. He has served one term in
the Senate-last year, and now in his sec
end term he is chosen to preside. Long
familiarity with matters at the State House,
with tact and ability will make him val
liable officer.
SAMUEL w. LANE, Secretary Of the Sem
ate, is a resident of Augusta and a lawyer
by profession. He saw honorable service
in the war, having enlisted as private
in 1861, served nearly through the whole
war and was promoted to Captain He
has served two years as Assistant Secre-
tary of the Senate and is thoroughly famil-
lar with his duties and a popular officer.
HERBERT NJ. HEATH, Assistant Secretary
of the Senate, is young man, but Older
and smarter than his years. He resides
in Gardiner. His father formerly pub
lished the Home Journal. went into the
army as private, refusing a commission,
and was killed at the battle of Fredericks-
burg He is student at Bowdoin Col
lege, and has held positions about the
State House.
JABEz MARINER, of Cape Elizabeth. is
reelected Messenger He was good
soldier and has been a faithful Messenger
two years, with fair prospect of serving
a third year.
JAMES H. BANKS, of Freeport, is Assis-
T. wit
honorable marks of service, having lost an
arm in battle. This is his third election
to his present place.
Officers Of the House.
REUBEN FOSTER, Speaker of the House,
was born in Hanover, Oxford country, so
that Oxford has the honor of giving birth to
the presiding officers of both branches ofthe
Legislature. His age is SO years. He fit
ted for college at Bethel under DR.. True,
and graduated at Waterville college in
1866. He taught the Vassalboro' Acade-
my two years, then studied law with Hon.
Josiah H. Drummond at Waterville, where
he took up his residence and entered into
the practice of his profession. in which he
has been successful and maintains an
honorable standing at the Bar in kennebec
county He was member of the House
in sc and 81. He was upon the Judiciary
Committee both years, and was Chairman
of the Committee on Education, also of Bills
in the Third Reading, and was an active
member on the floor of the House, as well
as in the committee rooms. We think Mr..
Foster has the ability and experience in
legislative business to make an excellent
presiding officer.
SUMNER j. CHADBoURNE of East Dix
mont, elected Clerk for the third time, is a
gentleman peculiarly qualified for the posi-
ton. A skillful penman, thoroughly
acquainted with the duties of his office. he
| will prove as heretofore faithful and eff
ficient chronicler of the proceedings of the
! House.
| Y. A. SMITH, elected for the second time
| Assistant Clerk of the House, served with
credit in the First Maine Heavy Artillery
| Regiment, and like many others came
home bearing the scars of battle. He
held the position of Major, and was
| breveted Lieutenant Colonel at the close
of the war. For few years past he has
been editor and joint proprietor of the
Somerset Reporter, an active and vigorous
republican paper.
CuAs. E. AVERY of Sidney, elected
Messenger of the House, was soldier in
| Gen. Chamberlain's regiment (the 20th)
and is the bearer of an "empty sleeve
He has served as First and as Second AS
sistant Messenger in former Houses, and
with perfect satisfaction, as we believe.
J. b. WALKER of Turner, the First AS
sistant Messenger, was also soldier, hay.
ing served in the Sth Maine Regiment.
! DAVID c. LOMBARD of Bath, the Second
Assistant Messenger, was a soldier in the
10Th Maine, and lost his right arm at Get
tysburg He was meritorions soldier.