The Republican journal., 1875-01-28
The Constitutional Commission, now in


and has made good progress for the time
it has labored All specific amendments,
submitted in writing, arc considered in a
parliamentary manner, and determined by
majority vote. The commission has al
ready resolved as follows
First-That the constitution be so amend
ed as to provide for elections in November
instead of September, commencing No
vember, 1876.
Secondhand the election of Governor,
Senators and Representatives be by the
people biennially.
Third-That the Legislature meet the
first Wednesday of January biennially.
The following propositions were mega
tived-To have department officers Of state
government elected by the people; that
the Governor shall not be eligible for two
successive terms.
When the labors of the commission are
concluded the result will be considered by
the Legislature, and if approved, will then
be submitted to the people.
An opinion prevails in some quarters
that Gov. Dingley will break the unyary-
ing rule of his party and appoint Dem
ocrat to the Supreme Bench on the expira-
ton of Judge Cuttings term. ARENAS
Libby and E. F. Pillsbury, of Augusta.
are mentioned as possible appointees.
Either Of these gentlemen, however, has
q professional income greater than q
judges salary, and therefore it would not
be an object to accept, on the score of
dollars and cents-but it is hoped that
other considerations may have weight
with them
Among recent appointments by the
Governor, are the following
Justice Peace and Quorum-C handler
Bearce, Bristol; Vespasian Darling and
VIM. Il. McCrillis, Bangor; Joseph G.
Wilson, Orono Thos j. Southland, Rich
mond; Edwin T. Tralton, Georgetown;
+. 7. Viles and Elias Hutchins, New Port
land Lewis Nj. Partridge, Stockton
Trial Justice-lsaac Hobbs, Hope Caleb
Hodsdon, Boothbay VIM. z. Falkner, Rip
ley.
Notarles Public-L H. Slower, Bruins
wick Lewis Nj. Partridge, Stockton.
That pungent war between the Port
land Press and the Bangor Wing hasn't
subsidized with the determination Of the
senatorial question Just note these keen
thrusts-
1t is worthy of note that twenty-seven wears
ago, Nathan White, Esq. of Bucksport voted
for Mr. Hamlin at his first nomination for the
Senate, and last Thursday evening Ambrose
White, Esq. son of the former, cast his vote
for Hamlin's denomination. Bangor Wing.
Yes; and we have no doubt that tWenty-seV-
| en- years hence the grandson of Nathan White,
unless he takes out of kin, will enjoy the same
blessed privilege. portland Press.
1t is now pleasant to remember the
conduct Of Andrew johnson, when Presi-
dent, in summarily dismissing Sheridan
from command in New Orleans, and his
justification of the dismissal TO his aston
ished Cabinet in these memorable words:
g told them if it turned the Government
upside down, Sheridan, nor any other
general should usurp the civil authority
and trample it ANONYMOUSLY under foot"
"A chap in Portland courted two girls
One is 4 fiery tempered blonde, and the
other quiet little brunette. When the
first named found that she had rival, she
sought her out armed with vial of wrath
which contained vitriol. Result, a spoiled
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the little one, and a sadly perpleNed state
of mind for deceiving man. The Press
tells US all about it.
We are sorry that our Bucksport
friends are having enoh hard luol with the
first winter of their new railroad, They
were doing a very good business in carry
ing articles for shipment to and fro be-
tween their open port and the up country,
until the north pole came down this way
Nothing can withstand the atmospheric
influences that it brings along. Its hoped
that we shall all thaw out by and by.
AT the recent meeting of the Editors
and Publishers Association, at Augusta,
Miss Whitney, associate publisher of the
Aroostook Pioneer, vas admitted to mem
bership, being the first lady member. This
is regarded as showing a liberal and pro-
gressive spirit ON the part of the traterni-
ty, and decided leaning towards wo-
mems rights.
A lady preacher, Rev. Mrs IIaines,
of Halloweli, ofliciated as chaplain of the
Senate, at Augusta, on Saturday. A cor
respondent says
She made by far the best prayer that has
been made during the session. 1t was c0uchcd
i'll excellent language, and was brief and highly
appropriate. 1t furnished a model for those of
her profession who are called upon to ottciate
in similar capacity. 1t is the first time we
believe a lady preacher ever OBLIGATED as chap
cain Of either branch.
The bay is frozen over from Belfast to the
islands, and men and teams cross. Bangor
Commercial.
Our cotemporary has been misintormed.
The ice extends for some distance out from
this harbor but beyond that is wide sheet
of blue water, that would lead any man
No one has crossed or attempted to cross
to the islands
"A curious incident, Illustrating the I'M
celtainties OF politics. happened during the
senatorial balloting in Tennessee. The
struggle being between Bates and John
son, q Bates man became so excited that
he had an attack of palpitation OF the heart,
and had to be carried out. Bates was
within one vote of being elected, and but
for this accident would have been the sue
ct.Ssiul inam.
Thanks to the brave stand taken by hand
full Of Republicans in the stature and the pa
triotism of the Democratic minority in sinking
partisanship in the contest, the State has been
able to slough off Zachariah Chandler. and to
announce her complete redemption from ring
lOmiuat ion, Detroit Free Press.