Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-02-18
CAPITAL Notes.
AUGUSTA, Feb. II. 1873.

Legislative Ie+uhlOh, Win wv
Climb State Convention, and 10 look into
the Committee rooms on Banks ano
Ranking to see what was clogging the
wheels of legislation in relation 10 the
South Paris Savings Bank, we concluded
TO take a little trip to the State House
On the train we met a delegation IRON
Norway. heading the same way, on the
alert TO protect vested rights. We dldn
connect at Yarmouth, of course-trains
mn or down, east or west, in nine times
ont OF ten, fail to now-so we go into
Portland and come out again at half past
), reach ing Augusta at 9 Z. NJ.
The Military COmmitte had invited the
officers of the Militia to meet and consult
with them, relative to proposed leg'SIa
ton. and there was u general response
After discussing different projects, they
settled down ON the principal idea OF
having an Encampment for drill, in early
fall, and some other minor matters, The
legislature will probably accede to thei
requests, as they are quite moderate.
The Editors entered an emphatic pro-
test against the new law requiring pre-
payment of postage on papers except
| inc those sent in the County where pub
lished, and the resolve to instruct our
Senators and Representatives IN Con
gress. 10 that effect. was passed and tele-
graphed to our Senators.
The Legislative reunion was a novelty
| Ii was the assembling of the departed
spirits Of previous legislature. and
nearly hundred got together, tho when
democrat was elected to office, 1t was
found that eight hundred votes were cast.
Both branches were organized with due
form and mock seriousness, = Speaker
elected, Joint Convention formed and a
Governor also elected. They pitched
upon T. II. Hubbard. Esq, OF Bidieford'
q rare genius. who improyised Council
and came in and gave first rate inaugu-
raj. tuu of eloqueuce and wit. Ho spoke
without notes. and struck out right and
left, making some capital hits and serio
comico recommendations. Funny orders
were passed. and bills printed for the
occasion. discussed. amended and pass
ed. The Governor vetoed all bills and
the legislature passed an order requiring
him to change his politics. Alter some
two hours were passed in a discharge OF
solid shot and luSilade OF small arms,
convulsing The assemblagc with up
roarious laughter, Gov. Hubbard came
in and prorogUed the legislature. telling
them to ''git up and git"
The popular Band OF Bangor, Oh which
Nell Andrews, formerly Of Rumiord) Is
leader, was present. and enliyoucd the
occasion with its rare music. A grand
ball. in Granite Hall, closed the festive
and memorable occasion. Itwould hard
IL be possible TO continue this yearly
though not many years should pass be
fore some way should get up another
Bliss. tiH occasion. Carlton. OF the Az.
enging sword, was present, but kept
quite shady. The irrepressible keegan
from MadswaSka. was flying around a;
usual. till an order was passed that Ran
dali, weighing SO pounds. should "se
on his body to keep him in place. lie
was afterwards sent 10 the "Ilome Of the
Little Wanderers" fit place. This Kee'
gan. by the way, is smart enough, and
well educated enough. but not As "hctty'
as Randall.
The Convention OF the Reform Club,
was a grand one. Some able speeches
were made. one by Rodney Fogg, OF Au'
gusta. young man redeemed by thi'
new movement. which was equal 10 any
thing we have ever heard, not excepting
Cough, though of different style.
The South Paris Savings Bank bill,
which had been reported and recommit
ted. was reported again by the Commit
tee, by a vote OF six to two. 1t viii
now pass both branches. without oppo'
sition.
We heard some interesting debate on
the Mill tax. Mr. Thomas, of Portland,
the New Sweden man. opened the de-
bate, in an able speech. rather open to
criticism. Mr.. Keegan followed, the
next day, making some good points, but
rs he has FILTERED away his influence on
trivial matters. his words had but little
effect. Prentis Loring, Esq. OF Portland,
had the floor next, doing great credit to
himself in his maiden speech. His re-
marks were forcibly uttered, free from
bombast or over statement, and COM
mauded much attention. II was the
most convincing and conclusive on that
side oil the house. Mr.. Alley, OF Hart
ford, who introduced the order and be-
lieves in the principle of raising the
whole school fund by a tax on property,
defended his views with 4 good deal OF
sound common sense. well supported by
| figures. The hi Il 10 increase the tax an.
other mill failed. by vote of sc to IS.
The Temperance Committee decided
10 report bill striking out the word "ei
from the liquor law. The majority
report only affects the sale of cider when
intoxicating, and sold to be drank on the
premises. \ minority report contem
plates the prohibition of the sale Of cider
,.h.,, Intoxicating nnder my nnI nj