The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1860-01-13
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very orief abstract oil the Legislative proceed-
ingsl
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 4, 1850.
In convention J. Ii. Hall, former Secretary,
presiding, the Senators elect we're qualified by
the Governor, at 10 O'Clock A. NJ.
Mr.. Thissel from Committee for that purpose
reported ballots for President.
Whole number, 81
Necessary for choice, II
Thomas ii. Marshall had u
and was declared elected. On taking the chair
he made brief and sensible address.
IL SEyArE.-James NJ. Lincoln, ofBath Sem
tinel was elected Secretary; +. c. Brett, OF Old
town, Assistant Secretary; Increase 5. Blake,
Messenger; John U. Hill, Of Gouldsboro, As
sistant Messenger.
Clcrgymen OF Augusta and IIallowell were in
yitcd To otiiciate.
In House Convention, l.. Wells of Frecport
called to order, and Mr.. Bachelor Of Readheld
called to the chair. Quorum reported present.
Members qualified by Governor.
Mr.. Thomas of Newburg, from Committee,
reported the ballot for Clerk as.tollows:
Whole number l35
Necessary for choice, O9
Charles A. Miller, had liz
Chas. A. White, II
NJ. II. Ludwig,
Clerk presiding, ballot for Speaker was had
as follows:
Whole number. li3
Necessary for q choice, 70
Frederick A. Pike had III
NJ. X. Ludwig, 81
James Jones,
Mr.. Pike was declared elected. Franklin NJ.
Drew of Fort Fairfield was elected Assistant
Clerk, receiving l05 Of the 1872 votes cast.
On the motion to supply the members with
den moved to amend by adding "at their own
expense" and supported the amendment briefly
from motives Of economy. After brief debate
the amendment was rejected.
l.. L. Parchcr was appointed Messenger, n.
L. Norton, and S. j. Chadbourne Assistant
Messengers.
Rules and Orders Of the last House adopted;
Joint Committee ON Gubernatorial votes ap-
pointed.
THURSDAY, 5th.
SENATE. Committee on Gubernatorial votes
reported as follows:
Whole number of votes, l02,2Gl
Necessary for choice, 1871
Lor W.. MORRILL, has 5G,S2i
Manassch IL. Smith, 45.3lS
All others, 100
1.-THE return from Lee which gave Morrill, o.,
and Smith 100, was rejected for informality.1
Joint orier declaring Morrill, elected Govern
or was passed.
HORSE. Speaker appointed printers. Four
more members were announced and qualified
FRIDAY, eth.
IL CONVENTION Gov. Morrill, was qualified,
and delivered his message nj II O'Clock \. NJ.
In Convention in the Afternoon the following
elections were made:
Executive Councillors.
William II. Sargent, of Sclgwick.
Jared Fuller, of CUrinth.
Hannibal Belchcr, of Pennington.
Geo. Thorndiic of South Thomaston.
Joseph VI. De,.nis, Of New Portland.
Job Prince of Turner.
Rufus Horton, of Portland.
Secretary of State Noah Smith, of Calais.
Treasurcr-Wm. W. Thomas. of Portland.
Land Agent, Il. W. Norris of Skowhcgan.
Adjutaut Gcneral-Dayid .Tillson, of Rock
land
Attorney General George W. Ingersoll, of
Bangor.
[Thesc are all the nominees of the Republi
can caucus.
SATURDAY, 7th.
Investigating Committee. The following is
reported to be the Committee to investigate the
Treasury Dctalcation.
Senate. Messrs. Drummond of Kennebec,
Liyermorc of Washington, Sielfald ofCumbsr-
land.
House Messrs. Blaine of Augusta, Jewctt
IL. 1T Ncr of