The Republican journal., 1875-02-18
How the Editors Appear.


A correspondent OF the Ellsworth Ameri-
can, undoubtedly Senator Emery OF that
county, furnishes some notes upon the as
sembled editorial wisdom of the state. 1t
was the comment Of q witty young lady,
after looking over the same assemblage on
a previous occasion, that "beauty and
brains do not 90 together The writer
whose remarks we copy below gives rather
different impression SURPRISING our
painful bushes, we COPY
a visit to the Editors and Publishers
Convention here would have been inter
esting to readers of our Maine newspapers
Our Maine editors are well worth knowing
personally, ("present company alwayS eN-
cepted.') They compare very favorably
with the members of any profession, III
character, culture and sense. They are
good fellows socially, and humane and
liberal in sentiment. At this last meeting
We're gentlemen well known to Maine
people, through their papers. | would
like to introduce some Of them to the read
ers of the American. Homan of the Maine
Farmer, is conspicuous by his tall figure.
thrown back. His gray hair and full gray
whiskers would give him venerable APP
pearance, if he would keep his mouth shut,
ndkeepth fun out Of his eyes AS it is,
he enjoys conversation, and he talks so
well, and makes himself so pleasant, that
what would be otherwise a rather naughty
appearing man, softens down to good
looking mlrth-loving gentleman, weigh
It,rr 1INg a.
good-humored countenance, and kindly
eyes, full of good will TO men, lie is a
niversalist, and believes that all men will
be saved, and that they oaght to be saved,
and that humanity is deal better than we
generally suppose.
Pilisbury OF the Maine Standard. does
not look half SO belligerent as his paper
reads. He isa plump, well-1ed gentleman,
with 4 well-baanced head fine smooth
dark halr and Whiskers, now streaked with
gray His features are regular, his eyes
dark, with pleasant twinkle that attracts
YOU, when talking with him. His tones
are liquid. his conversation persuasive,
and his speeches are eloquent
Sprague, the political editor OF the Ken
nebec Journal, did not attend this session,
but that paper was represented by Howard
his personal beauty 50 much as he really
might. lie seems indeed to be perfectly
Indifferent to anything OF the kind. He
il small in stature, but he has a close,
gritty appearance, that tells of endurance
His features are irregular, but there is eX-
preston in every one Of them He has a
quick eye for the ludicrous, and has lots
of native wit, which bubbles up in all his
conversation. Mr. NASH the other part
ner, is quiet young man, with watchtul
cast Of countenance, Indicating precision
Simpson OF the Belfast journal, is well
known to the democracy OF Hancock Coun-
ty. He is a gentleman, and a right down
good fellow TO meet He is OF fine per-
sonal appearance, well-formed with rich
black hair and clear cut face. His CONVEX
sation is as racy as his paper
Rust of the Progressive Age. is a solid
square built man, with well-proportioned
head. He is an intense man, but with q
fair share OF humor
Morrell, of the Gardiner Home journal,
is well-looking, of sarcastic Speech but Of
sincere feeling.
Wood, of the Wiscasset Oracle, is 9
natty young man, with elegant moustache
and fxings to match He is the Secretary
and is model of neatness and precision
Richardson, of the Advertiser, is tall
aud slender, with long head and sharp
face lie wears an earnest, and somewhat
impatient expression OF countenance, a,
if the $talHS in q7l0 did not suit him
Pullen, OF the Press. was not here. In
his place was Mr. Foster, local editor, a
pleasant looking young man Of about
thirty
Shaw, of the Christian Mirror, is per
sonally known to Hancock County.
Perry Of the Camden Herald, Is Young
man OF good sense and intelligence.
Butler, of the Bddeiord journal, is an
alert, selfpossessed man, quick in thought
and action.
Unjust not pass over Elwell, of the Port
land Transcript, who may perhaps be call
ed a chunky fellow in physique His head
is little bald, and with his spectacles on,
he has the merry, kindly look OF many OF
the medieval saints He is brim full of
humor, talents, and has genuine scholar
~ wit that charms but does not wound.
Gov, Dingley, Of the Lewiston journal,
needs 10 Introduction
| can't introduce any more Of them at
this time, though there are many more
worth knowing.