Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1839-02-21

'''P'"''"S WI an tue Judges OF our 1ouitS
are political men like our Governor legis-
latnrs, Sherifis and Clerks lie had as
yet seen 20 sufficient evidence in the form
OF petitions or any thing else, to Justify
this extraordinary measure.
On motion of Mr Lllleheld the Bill was
then laid on the table.
WEDNESDAY,, Feb 10.
Alr Liieiield called up the bill to abo-
ish Z. {. Pleas and establish District
Court. The question was on concurrno
witt the amendment Of the House as to
the time the bill should 60 into effect.
MIR Norton was not exactly satisfied
with the amendment.
Dir Littlefeld REPLIED as to the session
OF the Court, and said he was satisfied un-
der all the circumstances that the first OF
April was the best inc that could be Sc
lected.
On motion of Mr. |. Reed the yeas and
nays were ordered on the passage of the
question before the Senate.
The question was then taken as follows:
yeas l7-nayss.
MIR Boutelle from the Crmmittee of Con-
ference on the Bill to divorce Ebenezer
and Mary Cobb, reported that the Com
mlttee could not aggree aud recommended
that the Senate adhere.-Boutelle after
wards called up the Report and it was ac-
cepted by the casting vote, and the Senate
accordingly adhered to It's vote refusing to
divorce Ebenezer and Mary Cobb, and the
bill is killed.
Leave to withdraw granted on the Pc
tltlons of Jacob S. Sewal ct als-D. Par
ker ct als-Nathl Walker ct ais.
Referred to the next Legislature, an or
der relative to repeating an Act additional
concern ing the C. C. Pleas.
IN THE HOUSE.
SATURDAY, Feb. 9.
Bill to incorporate Maine Thomsonian
Medical Society came from the Senate re-
ferred to select committee. House non
concurred, and on motion of Mr. Andrews
OF Turner, referred the bill to the commit
tee which has under consideration the sub
ject of anatomy
Mr French, pursuant 20 notice, moved
to reconsider the vote passing 10 be engross-
ed the bill abolishing the G. G.. Pleas,
which prevailed, and Mr. F. moved to a.
mend by adding further provisions as to
~ S'''iphi Jul vi the CiStEIcC
Court. Amendment adopted.
The bill was further amended, on motion
OF Mr. Allen of Bangor, by proviso, Tex
ceptng such actions wherein Justices of
the Peace, Municipal and Police Courts
now have original jurisdiction.
Mr. Delesdernier moved to reconsider
the amendment reducing the salary of the
Judges from $3.50 to $500.
Mr. Stetson said he was for economy
farmers cannot make more than $3.50
year, and mechanics not more than $500
or $500. He thought $1,000 liberal
compensation.
After some conversation, it being stated
that the present salary of the Judges is but
$1,000, MIR ID. withdrew his motion. The
bill passed to be engrossed.
Passed to be engrossed--resove for the
repair ofthe Barring and Hou!ton Road
bill to incorporate the Thomas,on Theolo-
gical Seminary, as amended in the Senate.
MONDAY, Feb. II.
Bill additional to organize, govern and
discipline the militia was read twice and
laid on the table.
Passed to be engrossed-bll to set of
Isaac Robinson from Friendship to Cush-
ing
Resolve in favor of John c.. Deane ct
ais, commissioners and assistants on the
boundary ine) was read a second time.
Mr. Cary Of Houlton SAID before we pass
this resolve, we ought to inquire whether
they were appointed in pursuance of law.
Mr. Cole said the committee reported the
resolve in pursuance of the repor. of the
late Governor and Council, showing that
these men were justly entitled to the SUNS
reported in the resolve.
Mr. Allen of Bangor said if gentlemen
wish to 60 into an examination of the his
tory Of this boundary business, heaswas
read to do it. He bad supposed that they
would be glad to draw veil over the whole
history. He for one was willing to ex-
anime into the history of the last year. We
shall find no secret sessions voting to dis
pose of our territory-no bargain and sale
for wild lands in Michigan. Mr. A. said
the commissioners have performed an i'm
portant duty, and the gentleman from
Houlton knows it.
Mr. Cary read the letter of Gev. Kent to
Sir John Heryey, and commented upon it.
Mr. Whidden read paragraphs from Sir
John Harvey's reply. He said he was OPP
posed to paying these men.
Mr. Allen said if it is any consolation to
gentlemen to cast reflections upon the late
administration, let them have it. No
wonder that some gentlemen are sensitive,
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