Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1842-03-24

which it appeared that 140 members were present.
The question was then taken, and the Resolves
amended, passed to be engrossed-yeas 80, nays
At. Messrs. Washburn of Orono, and Tibhetts OF
Lewiston, were excused from voting.
Mr.. Pool of Standish, introduced resolve so far
apporoning the Senate, as to take the towns OF
Baldwin and Sandish from the l4th senatorial dis
trct, and annex the same to the second senatorial
district; which read twice and passed 10 be
engrossed by the following vote,-yeas 76, nays
so.
Mr. Dunn of Poland offered an order, directing
that message be sent to the Senate, proposing that
both branches do djourn sine die, suon as to-
morrow.
Mr. Sewall moved to strike ont tomorrow and in
sert Friday, remarking that he had been informed
that the Senate had just taken a vote that they
could not adjourn sooner.
Mr. Otis said it was utterly impossible for the
Legislature to adjourn until Friday, on account of
the Senate. lie moved to lay the order on the Ia
BILE.
Messrs Reed and Poole OF Edgecomb, made some
remarks in opposition TO Ibis motion: after which it
prevailed,
Mr.. Sewall offered an order directing the Com
miltee on Pay Roll 10 make up the Pay Roll OF the
House to and including Friday next; which passed.
Mr. White called up the bill altering the mode of
advertising real estate taken for non payment of
taxes. Mr. Bradbury offered an amendment, the Ell
feet of which was 10 make it necessary 10 advertise
resident lands, in the County papers only, and not
also in the State paper, provided by the Revised
Stautcswhlch, after some remarks by Messrs
White, Bradbury. Sewal, and Turner of Leeds.
was adopted, and the bill, as ameoded was then
passed TO be engrossed
Mr. Sewall moved a reconsideration of the vote
whereby the House passed 10 be engrossed the bill
setting off aIatinicus Island from Hancock to Lin
coin; and this motion was laid on the table.
IN SENATE--TnuRsDAY March H.
A message was received from the House, request
ing return 10 that body, of the bill setting oft Mar
tnIcus Island TO Lincoln County,
The vote passing TO be engrossed, the resolves
apporoning Representatives to Congress- was re-
considered, by striking out the provso in the fourth
seclion and the resolves passed to be engross-
ed.
FInailv passed-resoives Cor apportioning 15l
Representatives. among the several counties, cities,
towns plantations and classes in The State Of Maine,
at the fourth apporllonment.
FInqliu pGsscl-resoveq authorizing the Cover
nor and Council to settle the accounts of Gen. A.
Il. Thompson, late Quarter Master General; in re-
Iatlon to expenses incurred in maintaining civil
20 sse near the frontiers this State.
IN THE HOUSE Thursday March II
Finaliu pasSe9-Iesolyes TO settle the accounts
of A. b. Thompson, late acting q. NJ General
Bill altering the mode Of advertising real estate
for non. payment of taxes, back from the SEN
ate, that body concurrng in all the House amend
ments, except in relation 10 the amendment which
provides that lands on which tenants reside, and
taxed to them where 1t is owned by non-residents,
shall be considered nonresident lands After some
remarks by Messrs. Sewall, Oiis, White, Porter,
Bradbury, Tuck and Turner, the House receded
and concurred the Senate; and the bill then passed
TO be engrossed.
MIR Wnshburn of Ofono, asked leave to read
paper in his place, The Chair decided tina, he
might read it; and it wou!d then be for The House 10
receive it or not, rs ii fit. MrWashburn then
read protest o The minority Of the lIous" agains,
the Resolve re-apportionng The Senate, and asked
to have it entered on the journal oflhe House.
The question was taken, and tho House refused
10 rec i've the protest, as follows: yeas .65- nays
so.
IN SENATE-FEIp,y, March Is
Voted, That when the Senate do next adjourn,