Eastern times., 1856-04-03
rrOw assigned for lis further considera-

Mr.. Jones, from committee on final adjourn
ment, reported that the committee could all
make final report on the 28lh inst, and that
the Legislature may adjourn without day on
the 9Th day of April
House.-Mr. Brown of Benton, introduced
bill to regulate conveyances by married
women referred.
Mr.. Cochran of Marlborough, called up
the motion to reconsider the vote passing to be
enacted the bill to set off part of Bremen to
Marlborough.
The motion to reconsider was negatived, 50
10 SO.
Passed to be enacted-Bils to regulate the
succession of trusts in certain cases TO estab-
llsh Board Of Agriculture 10 amend the
first section OF an act defining the power Of
mayors OF cities In the election of city officers
to incorporate the Bowdoinham Village Cor
poration; TO prevent fraud by the use Of false
stamps, labels, and trade marks TO incorpo-
rate the Richmond Congregational Ladies'
Sewing Society; TO amend chapter 459 of the
! special laws of 1855 in relation TO the coIlec-
tion of State taxes additional concerning pri-
vate ways; further defining the powers and
duties Of Agricultural Societies; in relation to
\ bank returns.
Bill for the consolidation Of certain railroad
corporations was read a third time and amend
ee in concurrence.
On motion of Mr.. Levensaer, the Governor
| and Council was requested to inform the House
4 of the amount OF compensation claimed by the
commissioners to revise the public laws, and
also the Commissioner TO examine the special
laws.
FRIDAY, Mar. %.
! Senate-Papers from the House disposed VI
/ in concurrence.
The accounts of the commissioners on the
1 revision of the laws came from the House re-
\ ferred to joint select committee. The Sen
concurred, and joined, on its part, Messrs.
/ Swasey, Shepard and Bean.
GThe commission was composed Of James
Bell, John b. Hill, and Joseph Baker. They
charge for their services $500 each. besides
certain expenses incurred. Mr. Bells ex-
penses are stated by him TO be $l52, MIR.
Hills expenses SAT, IL; and Mr.. Bakers
expenses, S50,45.
On motion of Mr.. Swasey, the Senate pro-
ceeded to the consideration of the bill in rela-
tion TO the sale of intoxicating drinks. The
question was upon 'the search and seizure
clauses, so called.
On notion the yeas and nays were ordered.
The question was then taken, and resulted
yeas Is, nays s.
Passed 10 be engroSsed-An act in relation
to the compensation OF Jailors an act in re-
lation to liens on lumber an act additional
in relation 10 bonds of Railroad Corporations
resolve in favor Of the Maine State Prison an
act additional in relation TO poor debtors an
act in favor of the officers of State Prison an
act authorizing towns to purchase and hold
fire engines an act to abolish Town Courts
an act giving further powers to the Auburn
Village corporation.
Passed to be tRdcted-An act in relation to
bank returns act to incorporate the Rich
mond Congregational Ladies' Sewing Socie-
ty; an act TO regulate the succession of trusts
in certain cases an act in relation TO the col
lection Of State taxes an act for fully pre-
scrlbing the powers and duties of Agricultural
Societies an act 10 incorporate the Bowdon-
ham Village Corporation an act in relation
to the powers of Mayors of cities in the cleo
tion of city officers an act to prevent frauds
in the use Of fllse stamps, labels and trade
marks; an act additional concerning private
ways; an &C. 10 repeal chapter 459 OF the
special laws of 1855.
House-PaI ers from the Senate disposed of
in concurrence.
On motion, the Governor and Council was
requested 10 furnish the house with a list Of
military property disposed of under resolve of
1856 with the prices received, and the prices
allowed for articles received in exchange.
Mr. Talbot, from Judic airy committee, re-
ported against order relative 10 taxing cerialn
inter ests in public lands also an act addition
al respecting banks and banking; also on pc
tilion of Seth O'Brien on bill explanatory of
chapter "a of Revised Statutes. Severally ac-
cepted.
Mr. Trott of Woolwich, from the joint del
egaton of Sagadahoc county, reported re-
solve Tor abatemen; OF State tax ON town of
Arro1pSic Read and ASSIGNED
Read and aSSigned-Senaie bills 10 abolish
Town Courts 10 amend an act additional 10
an act for the relief of poor debtors TO author
ize towns TO purchase fire engines; to repeal
act providing for notice in suits on lien claims
on lumber; relating to R r. bonds in a new
draft.
Papers from the Senate disposed Of in con-
currence.
Bill regulating compensation of Jaiors for
support of poor debtors, was three times read
: and laid on the table.
SATURDAY, Mar. %.
.Senate-Papers from the House disposed Of
, in concurrence.
Mr.. Thompson, from the committee on Rail-
roads and Bridges, reported order OF notice re-
turnable to next Legislature on an order 'di-
! reciing inquiry inio the expediency of so
amending an act authorizing a bridge TO be
built on New Meadows river, as 10 permit
said bridge to be built without draw
Passed to be eldcted-An act to establish
board of Agriculture TO change the names of
certain persons TO incorporate the Fairfield
Bank; repeating chapter lat of the laws Of
, 1855 act additional TO incorporate the North
, kennebec Agricultural Society.
, Passed TO be engrossed-Act relating to the
administration on the estate of deceased mar.
ried women act regulating proceedings on
f actions of scire fdciGS.
HouSe-Mr. Todd Of Portland, announced
10 the House the death of Adams True, mem
ber from North Yarmouth, after which the
House adjourned.
MONDAY, Mar. 81.
Papers from the House disposed of in con-
currence.
In the absence Of the Secretary, N. c. Reed
was, on motion of Mr.. Farley, appointed Sec
retary pro tenn.
On motion, it was ordered, That message
be sent TO the House Of Representatives, pro-
posing that the two branches of the legisla-
iure grant joint hearing on Friday the 4th
, day of April next, at o'clock A. NJ, upon
the causes OF removal entered upon the Jour