The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1870-01-28
POLITICdL.

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sissippi, is expected in Washington. He
Is about forty years Of age, rather stout,
with dark complexion, although not
black; short, curly hair, and u pleasant
expression Of countenance. He isa ma
tive of Ohio. He graduated Mt Oberlin
University became minister Of the Cos
pei. and has had some experience in pub
lie life. Whether he will select seat
among the Democrats or Republican Sem
ators remains to be seen; but should he
prefer to be with the former, 1t can but be
somewhat amusing.
Gen. Sherman, in n recent interview
justified Gen. Terry in summoning board
Of officers to pass upon the claims Of
members of the Georgia Legislature and
others who are disqualified from holding
Office under the Fourteenth Amendment
He regards the new law in reference to
Georgia as simply amendatory of the Re-
construction Acts, and he thinks that the
State Legislature should commence to do
right just where they began to do wrong.
Connecticut is practicing economy very
effcctually. During the last year, under
Gov. Jewell, the State debt was decreased
two hundred thousand dollars out of the
ordinary income of the State, against n
reduction of less than one hundred thou
sand dollars the previous year.
The West Virginia Legislature organ
lied Tuesday. All tho officers are Rc-
publicans. The Senate is largely Repub-
lican, and in the House are "a straight
Democrats and SO Republicans.
A joint resolution has been introduced
into the Kentucky House for the removal
of the remains of ex-Prcsident Taylor to
Louisville and the erection over them Of u
suitable monument.
The election of Gov. Alcorn and Gen.
Ames MS U. S. Senators from Mississippi Is
said to be very satisfactory to leading Re-
publicans in Washington. The President
expressed to New England Senator
much qualification at Gen. Ames election,
but regretted that the army would lose mis-
services, he being one Of the most brilliant
officers in the service.
Gen. Butler is delighted with the cleo
ton Of Gen. Ames to the Senate. He
claims him as n protege, and says there ],
not more promising young man in the
country.
A letter was read Wednesday in the Ma
tional House OF Representatives from a
Western Republican, stating that there Is
| i'm that section unanimous desire for n
reduction of taxation. and that If Con-
gress refuses il the Republican party will
soon be- like the Irishman's horsc-a knot
will have to be tied in its tail to keep ],
from slipping through the collar.
The convention Of postmasters and
special agents that has been in session In
Washington has submitted to the Postmas,
ter General some valuable improvements
in postal matters.
]. Wilson Skaters, Of Illinois, has beer
confirmed Governor Of Utah.
AT last the Governor Of Nebraska has
concluded that it is cspedient to call an
extra session of the Legislature of thai
State next month for the purpose Of rati
flying the fifteenth amendment.
Concurrent resolutions have been intro
duced into the Kansas House, asking Sen
ators Ross and Pomeroy and Representa-
tive Clark to resign.
The United States Senate on Monday
confirmed the appointment of George III
Knowlton. Assessor Of Internal Revenue
for the First District Of Maine; S. S
Marble. Marshal for Maine; Nathan
Webb. Attorney for Maine.
It's reported that Ex-Governor Curtin
of Pennsylvania, now Minister to Russia
does not like the Russian climate and !:
coming home to compete with Simon
! Cameron for the Senatorship.