Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-12-23
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PARIS. MAINE. DECEMBER %, 1878.
Editorial Correspondence.

AUGUSTA, Dec. Is. 1873
Nothing concerning railroads requires
legislation more than the arranging at
time tables so that the two great lines
running North and South. and East aud
West-,he Grand Trunk and the Maine
Central-shall be made to connect their
trains. each way. at least once day. cot
the three down trains ON the Grand
Trunk. not one connects with the
Augusta train, though only a few minutes
are wanting to do so. Passengers are
obliged to be At the expense OF going
into Portland from Yarmouth Junction,
and coming cut again, being delayed
several hours. or waiting at the junction,
which is anything but agreeable. There
is one train from Augusta. al noon. hich
the Grand Trunk train waits for, il the
former is on time, but five or ten min
utes' delay are sufficient 10 lose il. Mem.
bers Of the legislature will be imcom-
mOsCd enough this winter to move in
this matter. il they have any spunk
The session OF the legislature is near
al hand. and speculStiOns are rite as TO
the organization. IL is conceded that W.
W Thomas, Jr., Of Portland, Scsndina.
Wan Commissioner, will be Speaker Of
the House, and Chad" Clerk again. As
TO the Senate, the comics, Tor the Presi-
dency is close between Butler Of the
Biddelord Union, and Burgess Of Port
land. The story has just been started that
Speaker Webb. of Kennebec. would be
taken as a compromise. but this is not 81;
he goes for Batter. who seems TO be
ahead. The location is in his favor, rs il
i hardly 10 be expected that the presid
ing officers OF The two houses will be
taken from one place. Either Of the men
would make excellent officers. Saml w.
Lane, Esq the popular Secretary OF the
Senate, has no competitor.
OF The State Officers, there will be no
change in Secretary OF State. Land
Agent or Adjutant General. probably.
The Treasurer. Wm. Caldwell, Esq.
who has been connected with the Office
SO long. having held it the constitutional
term. must give way There have been
several competitors. but it LOOKS rs if The
contest was narrowed down TO A. II. 5.
Davis, Esq the Pennington Cironic!e.
and 5. c. Hatch, Esq OF Bangor. The
former coming from our Congressional
District, and being an admirable man Tor
the station, will receive our united sup
port. besides considerable from outside,
aud his prospects look very favorable.
Mr. Hatch is a very worthy and suitable
man tor the place.
Gov. Dingley is here. looking At the
reports. obtaining material tor his mes
sage. His administration gives promise
OF great usefulness. Strictly honest and
independent. he will insist upon a rigid
and faithful. performance Of duty on the
part OF all connected with the State. His
message will be locked for with much
interest. Gov. Perham retiles with
record ol which be and his friends may
well be proud. lie has administered
public Affairs honestly and with a sole
view 10 the public welfare.
Hon. +. q. Harlow. who has been the
Councillor from this ID strict for the past
two years and who has been = highly
useful and influential member. ielircs.
IL is thought that Senator O'BriOn, OF
York. will be his successor. lie would
be an excellent man. Col +. n. Dow,
OF Portland, who has also served Two
years. with great acceptance, will prob
ably be retained Hon. J. K. Pulelier,
OF Poland, will probably give Way 10 >
I. Kinks, Esq, of Bucksport, All experI-
enced and sound legislator. The hen-
nebec Councillor. Hon. NJ. Y. b. Chase.
an excellent business mar aud judieious
adviser, gives way 10 Somerset man.
probably A. n Greenwood. Esq, Of
Fairfield. Hon. r. W. Files, OF the
Waldo Distric. and Or. Thompson Of
Piscataquis. old and worthy members,
will 0e retained. There will be u new
member from Washington. as Mr. Wads-
worth. the present member. Is TO leave
the State.
The COuuci! decides 10 cO2nt aiI The
votes OF Somerset County, which elects
samuel B. Crageu. Co. Commissioner.
Columbus Steward. Co Treasurer, DEM
ocrats
Tuesday. Governor Perham re nom.
mated Col A. W. Wides of Skowhegan.
for Railroad Commissioner.
The State House aud boarding houses
are being put in order Tor company. The
Inauguration Of GOV. Dingley will bling
together y large gathering the first week.
1t is doubtful il there will be the usual
exciting railroad legislation and lobby
Jog of previous years.
The annual meeting of the Editors and
Publishers will occur on the 22d OF Jan.
The Association, with their ladies. will
be the guests OF Gov. Dingley and wife.
at the Augusta House, on Friday evening,
23d. when pleasant social re union may
be expected
Congressman Frye orr the Salary
Measure.
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