The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-01-19

Bills" and leads to a coy, prettily carpeted
room, well supplied with table and chairs
abundant hooks for the suspension of outside
apparel. marble lined sinks, with silver topped
faucets. brushes, combs, towels and full sized
mirror. When the wheels OF time shalt have
made near approach to that joyous event of
Woman's Rights what more can lady legisla-
tors ask in the way of conveniences and COM
fort. Here they will find ready at hand a
chance to brush out their curls, and satisfac-
torily adjust crimps, and will possibly find con-
ISOLATION in the thought that "sterner stuff
than they are made of, and before their hour
had yet come, here smoothed out their oily
locks, pulled neckti es to their proper angle
brushed the last speck from the snugly fitted
coat, and took a last parting glance to see if
everything was right.
This convenient little room furnishes also
a sort of middle ground between the two
branches of the legislature, the door opposite to
one previously described giving admittance to
the Senate Chamber. A beautiful Oblong
apartment with walls and ceiling prettily PAN
nelled in dim pearl tints, dropping away in
softest grays and indiscribable blues flushed
here and there with faint tinges of scarlet, and
relieved by broad white columns heavily cap
ped in gilt. High arched windows let in the
light of day, that is softened and subdued by
family colored, partially closed blinds. On the
walls hang gilt framed portraits of eminent
men, Underfoot spreads yielding tapestry
of green and black; in two semi
circles sweep long polished desks of
some darkly stained wood, backed by
heavy, wide-armed chairs of mahogany nphol-
stored in black; between the doors sit softly
cushioned sofas, and in the crimson curtained
niche at the rear of the Presidents desk stands
large luxurious chair of crimson velvet The
gallery opposite is tastefully rallied and panel
led like the hall itself. Elegant chandeliers de-
pend from all necessary and convenient places;
in two wide, open CRATES cheerful wood fires
leap, flush, sparkle and send out warm greet
ings; over the desks are strewn papers and
books in endless confusion. The Senators sit
in easy, comfortable attitudes listening atten-
lively to the subject under debate or turning
idly the pages of the last report. AT desks con-
veniently near the Presidents, scribble busily
the reporters and clerks; darting here and there
the brght-eyed, softly-slippered pages, carry
ing petitions, orders, bills, papers, letters and
other documents, and in the galleries as well as
upon the floor of the Chamber are groups of Ia
dies Respondent in rustling silks, clinging vel
vets, nodding plumes, and sparkling jewels, and
lending beauty, grace and animation to the at
tractive scene. -ggsrg .eyrs..-
Presiding oyer all this assemblage is man
young in years, of compact form and medium
height. The light brown hair is brushed care
fully up from the high pale forehead, and the
bright blue eyes lift themselves leisurely, al
most with wearied air, glancing here and
there, evincing no surprise or apparent inter
est, and dropping again as calmly as they rose.
The nose is small and handsome; the mouth
hidden away under brown, silken moustache,
and heavy, pointed imperial The whole face
calm, pale and reposeful, only lighted at in
tervals with faint smile that never gets be-
yond the mouth. The white, shapely hands
WELD the ivory-headed mallet with certain
easy grace, and the clear full voice is distinctly
heard above all confusion-never rapid and
always rounding every letter and word with
finished and accurate touch. Dignified, vet
pleasant OF address, suggestive and easy in con-
yersatlon, quiet, though shrewd of observation
fastidious in personal matters, unassuming in
his intercourse with others, and courteous alike
to Sall, Mr. Foster commands the highest re-
spect of every Senator, and of all with whom
he comes in contact. AS presiding officer it
would be difficult to find his superior; his calm,
undlsturbed manner giving him always the con-
troll and making him a good dispatcher of bust
ness without any seeming haste. ff s
'Old Reliability, next to the President, SOON
est attracts attention when this branch of the
legislature is in session. Sitting at the head of
the long rows of senators, upon the Presidents
left, his gray hair and whislSers giving veneer
able look which the ruddy, healthful face does
not betoken. Quietly this aged Senator from
Hancock, (Mr Hinks,) sits in his desk appar-
emily unmindful of the passing events, atten-
lively scanning various bundles of papers and
busily making memorandum. But woe to the
unfortunate individual who thinks under
plausible title to smuggle any pet scheme by
his keen ears and eyes. When all others fail,
or have exhausted themselves in debate up ris-
es the tall, spare form, now slightly bent, and
gives the measure its quieteus in few search
ing remarks. Not dictatorial, or meddlesome,
but rigidly exact, keen and pertinent Sound
in argument, firm and unyielding in judg-
ment, with keen, quick perceptions, Mr.. Kinks
is hard man to fight against. And yet being
fairminded and honorable, and the fartherest
possible remove from aggressive he is universal
ly popular. H iA --.t 10 t..i. -......-s
Z Round on the right sits Col. Spaulding, one
of the good looking Senators, with black hair,
black eyes and black whiskers He is tall and
robust and looks just as if he enjoyed being in
this world, and didn't long particularly for any
other. The Col. has great many friends,
knows exactly to letter who they are, and
won't forget them under any circumstances
Is always on the alert when any important
business is before the Senate, and dosent hest
tate to express his opinion upon measures that
interest him. He isn't quite as slicked up as
some of his immediate associates, but has
sort of every day substantial look, as if band
boxes and bureau drawers wasn't always troub-
ling him with their presence.
For descriptions of the remainder of these
distinguished persons, you will kindly wait I'M
til another letter, for we really feel obliged to
turn our attention to a member of this Legis-
lature who comes and goes, making only a
brief stay among the lawmakers. ga little
law do for me,' Sockabasin Swassin saws.
Happy man. Would that all could the same
unvarnished tale repeat. Sockabasn is tall,
1.-the and powerful, neatly aud nicely clad in a
well-ftting suit of blue-black broadcloth, with
the whitest of collars, wristbands and shirt
bosom. ''Why do you not stay?" we inquired.
''No use. See the Governor, put in my claims
fix them in two or three days and go home''
Simple hearted and brief, he dispatches his
business and goes home Doesn't want any
Revised Statutes, or ventilation, postage stamps
or jack-knives. Sockabasin, without Hon., Mr..
or Esq, we commend you for your good sense
and honest example. May many more go and
do likewise. PERCIE.
DEATH OF A NATIVE OF PoRTLAND.-Mr. E.
A. Gardner, native of Portland and son of
the late Joseph Gardner, died recently at Louis
vile, Ky. The Ledger of that city thus speaks
of him.
The deceased came fully up to the standard
of good citizen. For many years he has been
prominently identified, with the growth of the
city and the advancement of its enterprises AS
merchant he had but few equals, and no SUI
perors. He was thoroughly informed in mer-
camille AFFAIRS his cOunsels always priced, and
his conclusions were rarely erroneous. In bust
ness he was successful, and amassed hand
some fortune. He was in full sympathy with
the progressive spirit of the times, and watched
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