Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-01-29
Maine Legislature.

JAN. 20. SENATE. Mr.. Thomas pre-.
sented the petition OF Woodbury. Davis. for
compensation for the time which elapsed
between his forciblc ejection, and the date
OF his re.appoin,ment as Judge. The mat
ter was referred TO Committee on Judiciary.
On motion Of Mr. Goddard,
Ordred, That 30 much Of the Governors
address as relates TO slavery, be referred 10
pint select committee and Messrs. God
dard, Woodbury. and Hobart. were appoint
ell on the part Of the Senate.
Mr.. Woodbury. presented a bill author.
ling the County Commissioners OF Oxford
10 re-assess certain taxes and the sane was
referred u the COMMITTEES on the Judiciary.
HousE. On motion Of Mr.. Gilbert OF
Bath, the Judiciary Committee we're IN
structed 10 inquire what further legislation
is necessary To protect towns through which
ways may he laid by joint Boards Of County
Commissioners, acting for two or more
Counties.
In the afternoon occurred an exhibition Of
the deaf and dumb pupils, supported at the
Hartford Institution, at the expense Of the
State. Among these was Melville Ballard
Of fryeburg, who displayed proficiency,
which would be crcditable To the best school
lads, who labor under no disabilities OF the
kind. The State has thirty.two pupils at
this school.
JAZZ. II. IIorsE. On motion Of Mr..
Hall Of North Berwick,
Ordsroi. That the COMMITTEES on the Ju-
dietary b. directed to inquire what further
litigation, II any, il necessary in regard 10
the use OF check lists in the election Of city,
town and plantation officers, and report by
bill W otherwise.
Orier,d, That the COMMITTEES on tho Ju.
dietary be requested TO inquire into the eH'
pedency Of altering or amending Section
- of Chapter ~ Of the Revised Statutes, 80
that the oycrsecrs Of the poor OF towns may
better understand their duty with regard 10
persons falling into distress in adjoining or
gained plantations.
On motion Of Mr. Parsons Of Eusts Plan
ta,ion.
Oriercd, That the Committee on the ia.
dietary inquire into the eIpediency Of pas
ing an act enabling Plantations ~ raise
highway money by a two-thirds vote OF the
clector. present at their annual meetings.
On motion Of MIR. Psttingill ot Wayne,
Ord,rcd. That the Committee on Agricul-
ture inquire into the cHpc,liency Of -
amending the law, as that no fund, shall
b. furnished by the State to Agricultural
Societies, Tor any purpose, except Tor i'm
pro,cment in st0ek.rai,ins, In Agriculture
aud the Mechanic Arts.
Mr.. Sargent OF lIrooklin, offered the fol-
lowing order
Ord,rsd. That the Judiciary Committee
BE- instructed to inquire into the eNpedlency
nj - amending chapter D.. section q, OF the
Revised STATUES. that widows whose real
aud personal estate, does not exceed $500
be- eSemp' from taxation.
On motion Of Mr.. Hobbs OF Waterford,
Ordcr,d, That the committee on the Ju-
dietary b. directed to inquire into the cxpe.
dicncy u rpcaling or 80 modifying the tx.
isting laws os the State, " providing tor the
appointment Of County Commissioners. aud
prescribing their duties aud powers as 10
render the system less expensive aud opprcs-
Size: and report by bill or otherwise.
4 petition from Levi Whitman, ct. ais.
Tor alteration OF laws in relation 10 County
Commissioners. was presented aud referred.