The Portland daily press., 1878-01-03


sensational affair." The bill may have been a
very good one. but the audience was small and
not stfikiDgy enthusiastic. Indeed at one
time it looked as though Senator Davis of
Cumberland would have to go into a corner
and flock all by himself, like Dundreary's
bird. But his brace of comrades appeared, and
the Democratic Senate caucus organized. The
Cumberland Senator took the chair, he of
Knox, the man with the immense blonde
uoussache, acted as secresary. while Wood
ward of Lincoln was the "foor." The votes
were put in dignifed manner by the chair,
unanimously agreed to, and conscientiously re-
corded by the secretary. If this account is not
strictly accurate it is the fault of the Demo-
cratic Senators They ought to have done SO.
What appears on the record is however the re-
port of the House caucus, which is this:1
at the Democratic caucus, which met in the
Judiciary room, last evening, forty-four men,
bers were present. The caucus was called to
order by William Dickey of Fort Kent.
james r. Talbot of East Machiss was chosen
chairman.
Augustus R. Moulton of Scarborough was
chosen secretary.
On motion of j. w Porter of Burlington,
John NJ. Adams, {editor of the Portland Ar
gus), was nominated by reclamation as candi-
date for Speaker.
Chas. b. Morton of Augusta was nominated
as candidate for clerk.
Geo. r. Goodwin of Waterville was nominal
ed as candidate for assistant clerk.
a committee of three, consisting of A. H.
~ Drsn r. ~
deford, and Wyatt Weed of Veaze were APP
pointed to ELL future caucuses
One facetous Democrat proposed to unite his
forces with the Hayes men. The proposition
was received with shameful levity. A wealthy
but lavish bystander offered to wager that
Hayes men were as scarce as needles ia hay
NOW. The facetious Democrat at once accent
ed the wager and started on the search. He
found the hay.mow. The needles are yet to be
heard from.
The Representatives and Senators elect did
not, however, let the tormenting anxieties of
the caucus disturb their slumbers. They slept
sopndly and rose early. The Senators secure of
their seats, sauntered to the State House. The
Representatives rushed, for the drawing of
seats took place at 8 O'Clock. 1t was very easy
to distinguish old members from new. Those
familiar with the place fastened with shud-
der by the horrid pictures hung in the hall and
into the Secretary of States Office, and asked
for pipes and tobacco, The new members ling
cred and looked, and if not awed were certain
ly astonished. The fountain in the centre of
the hall was looked upon by them as happy
symbol of the cold-water principles upon which
the state is run.
The Portland delegation was fortunate in Sc
curing seats, your representatives being group
ed in the front centre of tine hail. The Cum
berland men generally were we'll seated, Col.
Adams of Deering getting number one at the
left of the Speaker, and Col. ROBBIE of Gorham,
securing place we'll forward in the centre
Prof. Young of Brunswick and Bowdoin Col
lege, was not SO fortunate, being sent to the
rear 1t is safe to predict that he will make his
way to the front ere the session closes. The
Portland delegation, made up of solid, substan-
tial men, attracted much and deserved attep.
ton. The House. taken as whole is a fine
looking body of men, the country districts con-
tributing some of the most noticeable members
1t is fashion, and poor one, to decry our leg.
islators; but it would be difficult to find hum
dred and fifty men better fitted to represent and
look after the varied Interests of the state. The
Senate is younger looking body than usual
1t has two members who are scarcely more than
thirty years old. The youngest member, Fer
guson of York. is one of the most promising
The Cumberland delegation is perhaps the fin
est locking in the Chamber Vinton presdes
acceptably in the chair, while the handsome
presence of Bailey, the impressive carriage OF
Tolman, and sturdy form Of Davis are all pleas
antly conspicuous.
No sooner has the Legislature assembled than
call for State Temperance Convention is is-
sued. The convention will meet in this city
January 23d and oath. The following subjects
Will be discussed: Shall we protest against
granting license to sell Intoxicating liquors to
the druggists shall we ask for any more strin-
gent penalties to be inflicted upon persons found
intoxicated; shall we ask for any change in the
prehibitory law.
In the Republican caucus of both Houses this
evening the following state officers were nom
mated: Secretary of State, Sumner J. Chad
bourne; Adjutant General, j. P. Cilley; At
torney General, Lucilus A. Emery: State
present incumbents.
The following nominations for executive
councillors were made: LIST district, e. G. Far
rington of Fryeburg; I'd district Chas E. Jose
of Portland; 81 district, VIM. f. Garcelon of
Lewiston; 4th district, r. B. Shepherd of
Skowhegan; 9Th district, Andrew Lacy of Wis
casset; 9th district. Silas c. Hatch of Bangor;
9TH district, L. G. Downes of Calais.
The Dem ocrats held caucus and nominated
as follows: Attorney General, Sullivan G. An
drews; Adjutant General, Samuel D. Leavitt;
Treasurer OF State, Albert Moore; Secretary of
State, Edwin Stone; Executive councillors, LIST
district, Chas, f. Whitman of Norway ID
district, Otis G. Nelson of New Gloucester; Sd
district, Nahum Morrill, of Auburn; 4th dis
trict. W. r. G. Estes of Skowhegan; 9TH dis
trict, Abner 7. Wade of Sangerville; 7th dis
trict, John E. Lynch of Machias.
The Governor has pardoned VIM. Brett and
Chas. M. Carter Of Augusta, in state paison for
larceny. Leave to Withdraw has been granted
for the petition to pardon Allen P Lincoln of
Lewiston in Auburn Jail for assault.
After choosing the state officers the Lepisa-
ture will adjourn to Tuesday. Next week the
husinasq 0f tho saeaioo mill hoo;,