Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-15
STATE HOUSE.
Sketch of William G. Crosby,
Governor in 1884.
Licenses Granted Five Guides Whose
Applications Were Suspended.
Auction Sale of Property at State
House on Thursday.

Among the portraits of DISTINGUISHED
Maine men which adorn the rotunda
OF the capitol is that of William e.
crosby of Belfast, who was governor
IN 1893 and 1854. The portrait was pre-
scented by his daughter Mrs. John
hitchcock and is fine addition to the
gallery of paintings
William George Crosby was born in
belfast, Maine, Sept. 10th, 1905. His
laiher, Judge William Crosby, was an
eminent lawyer who, with his wife
came from Biilerica, Massachusetts.
Where his ancestors settled upon ar
fiVlng from England in 1885.
Young Crosby entered Bowdoin Col
lege in 1919, and graduated in 1928.
taking prominent part in the com
mencement exercises.
| upon completing Il course of legal
studies with his father, he practiccd
law in Boston, for two years, return
ing to Belfast in 1928.
He was married in 1881 to Miss Ann
Nj. Patterson, daughter of Capt. Robert
Patterson, 4th.
IN politics Mr.. Crosby was always a
Wing. He believed that party to be the
purest and most patriotic of any poll
| teal organization that existed in our
| country He was the Wing candidate
| for Congress frcm the Waldo and Ken
| nebec districts IN 1888, an honor which
| he declined in 1910. During the latter
year he participated actively in the
Presidential campaign, speaking often
and effectively in behalf of Harrison
and reform.
| He was a delegate to the National
| Convention in 1914, which nominated
Henry Clay, and one Of his most ar
| dent supporters.
In 1876 he was chosen secretary of
the Board of Education.
To the duties Of this position he
Zealously devoted himself for three
years, visiting all parts of Maine AMI
lecturing in the principal towns.
During a portion of his official term
he edited the Common School Advo-
Gate
His reports We're widely circulated
and added to his reputation.
70 their recommendation we are IT,
dcbteG tc many of the best features of
Cur schools.
In 1850 Mr.. Crosby was unanimously
nominated for governor by a large
Wing convention.
He received d second nomination in
1852.
Agitation of the Maine Law and the
Free Soil element had divided the
Democratic party and there was no
choice by the people.
After a protracted contest in the
Legislature, he was chosen. His cleo
ton was repeated by the Legislature
| of 1854.
His messages and addresses were
able, practical and acceptable, and his
| various appointments to office Were
judiciouS and satisfactory.
| He received the degree of Master Of
Arts from Bowdoin College in 1926.
and the honorary degree of Doctor of
Laws in 1870. For several years he
was connected with the government Of
that institution.
Upon leaving the gubernatorial
Il chair. Gov Crosby was for q few years
|, "A resident of Boston, where he was en-
/ gagged in literary pursuits.
II He returDcd to Belfast in 1853, ard
L resumed the practice of law, which he
| continued until 1870 having been in
! Professional life for nearly forty years,
/ during which time his eloquence ana
L skill as an advocate rendered him i
leader at the bar, while by his sound
i Judgment and learning he became
teuually distinguished as u safe coun-
/ sellor.
He was d delegate TO the Nat. Union
/ Convention in Philadelphia and Col
Iector of Customs in 1866.
His name was synonymous with pro-
bity. integrity, and uniform fairness.
He died at mis- residence in Belfast,
Maine. March q, 1881, aged IS years.
1t is a remarkable fact and not gen.
orally known that in 1858 there inquired
in the campaign of that year a political
party known as the Anti-Malnc Law
Marty. If was started in opposition to
the prohibitory liquor law and its can
didate for governor, Hon Arson q.
Chandler polled 2l,774 votes out OF a
total vote of 4.707. His principal
connection was Hon. John Hubbard,
then governor. who polled 1892 votes.
Toshow the9hanges that occurred IN
n single year in regard to the liquor
law if is noted that in 1853 Arson Z.
Morrill, as a candidate of those who be
lieyed i'm the Maine Law. and polled
| II O27 votes while the Anti-Maine Law
candidate was not in evidence. In
| 1854 Mr.. Morrill, was elected as a Maine
Law and Know Nothing. Both of their
|
narties having united in his support
The fish and game commissioner
have granted registered guide licenses
to five guides in the Moosehead region
whose applications have been suspend
ed for several months Their names
are Fred Smith, Horatio Conick, JohIl
Davenport. Thomas Henderson and
Bert Eddy 1t was charged that the
guides should not have licenses grant
ed them. but after commissioner
Stanley and Ring investigated the case
they Immediately issued the licenses.
on Thursday of this week Col. Il. T.
Stevens will dispose of a large amount
of property belonging to the state ~
auction. Il. w. Soule will be the
auctioneer and the various articles
viii he sold to the highest bidder. Tbs
: colo will take Mace in the store house