Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-02-01

the Hon. Luther Severance came from the
House. They were unanimously adopted.
Ordered, That committee of three on the
part of the Senate, with such as the house may
soin, be appointed to select suitable commits
sion to revise the laws establishing the Su-
preme Judicial Court, and to report a bill for
the establishment of an additional Court.
Ha9ss.-On motion of Mr.. Andrews OF Bad
deford, the bill TO incorporate the city OF DID
deford was takenu2. The several amendments
adopted in the Senate were cenearred 10 oy
the House, and the same passed 10 % en-
crossed.
MIR. Fenno Of Augusta, said he arose to per-
form painful duty, and one to when ne felt
wh,llv in,5soua,e He alluded to the depar-
t,rs ~ The Hon. Lalher Severance. He fell
,sIesn last evening at half past FIVE o'clock
He said he felt inadequate TO this duty, but
b,ppiIy, but few words were needed. His
was life. known and read Of all men.
He offered the following Resolves
Rssoired, Ia concurrence with the Senate,
that the members of this Legislature have
heard with deep regret Of the decease of our
late fellow-citzen, the esteemed and honored
Luther Severance, for many years most use
full and distinguished member ofthe Legislature
of this State.
Resolved, That as testimonial of our sin
cere regard for his memory as a man of high
Integrity and honor, and as faithful public
officer, the members Of this body will attend
the funeral of the deceased tomorrow after
noon.
Resolred, That copy of these resolutions be
subscribed BY the presiding officers of the two
branches, and forwarded To the family of the
deceased.
IT, roSai,as ,,a,a rn,r;-.onsl, .Jnn.aJ
Mr.. Lincoln of Hallowell moved the follow
ing order:
Ordered, That with the concurrence Of the
Senate a Joint Committee of three on the part
of the Senate, aud five on the partofthe House
be appointed TO make arrangements for the fu-
neral services of Hon. Luther Severance.
But before the order was passed similar
one came from the Senate, and Senators Tor
sey, Rnggles and Willis were appointed on
their part. and the House joined Messrs. Lea
Wit of Skowheean, Lincoln of Hallowel
O'Brien of Thomaston, Gunnison, of Eastport,
and Nickerson of Belfast.
Passed to Be engrossed-B;ll to incorporate
the CITY of Biddefnrd
Petitions referred. ]. Warren and
al, Joseph Morrow and al, w. +. Tarbox and
al, John B. Thwing and al, Thomas Hawkes.
and al. Muses. G. Dow and al, H. H. Sherman
and al, for alteration of Constitution so as to
restrict foreigners in the privilege of voting ;
Board of Agriculture for the Incorporation and
endowment of State Agricultural Society.
SATURDAY, Jan. 81. ol
Senate.-Papers from the House disposed
in concurrence.
Gu motion of Mr.. Goodwin, Ordered, that
the Judiciary Committee be instructed TO in-
quire into the expectancy of giving To either
party in all cases of equity, the right of trial by
Jury.
Passedso Be eadcted.-Bill to amend chap
ter I44 Revised Statutes additional TO opcor-
poraie Martins Point Bridge Co.; additional
for an act for the assessment and collection of
taxes.
NJ. Hichborn from the Committee on Edu-
cation. to whom was referred petitions in ia
vor of Maine Wesleyan Seminary, reported a
resolve granting 10 said Seminary (when lis
friends shall have raised Sl0,O00) two half
townships Of public land or an equivalent in
money, at the discretion Ex-Governor and Coun-
Gil, for The purpose Of endowing a Female
Collegiate Institute in connection with said
Seminary. Read once.
Romse.-The Speaker announced, as the
committee 90 the part of the House 10 nomi-
maize three commissioners to Consider and re-
poti hpul tue judiciary system. MeSSrS. NH
of Bangor, Leaviu OF Skowhesan, Came of
Portland, Charles of Fryeburg and Cole of
Harrington.
Mr.. Paitee Of Fort Fairfield. from the Com
mitlee on State Lands and State Roads. to
which was referred the petition of the AlIagash
Dam Company. and reported bill to increase
the toll of said company, aud the report was
accepted, and the bill read twice and assigned |
MONDAY, Jan. 90.
Senote.-There being quorum The Senate
adjourned.
House.-On motion of Mr. Leaviii of Skow- !
hogan. the committee on Stale Reform School !
was directed To visit the Reform School, exam
Inc lis condition, and report TO the present leg !
islature.
On motion of Mr.. Hobart of Dennysville,
the committee nn the Judiciary was directed To
consider the expediency of ordering taxes TO
be assessed in May instead Of April.