The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-02-05

aa.fssssss SENATE.
Wednesday, Prayer by Rev. Mr. Ingrahaln
of Augusta
Papers from the House were disposed of In
concurrence
Read and assigned. Act to change the
names of certain persons; act to increase the
capital stock of the Franklin Co., Lewiston; re-
solve amending and extending the terms of the
laws for the settlement of public lands to volun-
teers.
Resolve for the purchase of Putnam's improv-
ed eyelct hook came from the House indefinitely
postponed. Laid on the table.
Petitions were presented by various Senators
for an amendment to the liquor law, so as to in
clude ale and strong beer in intoxicating drinks,
which were referred to the Committee.
Mr.. Spring presented the petition of St. John
Smith for an extension of time to pay in the adj
ditional capital stock of the international Bank
Referred.
Sundry reports from Committees were read
and accepted. They were of but little impor-
lance.
Mr.. Wiggin presented the following order:
Ordered, That the Governor be requested to
lay before the Legislature all "Reminiscences,
memorials, and other papers, relating to the
noncommissioning of officers in the ununiform
ed militia, under his control, or which were re-
ferred to IN his communication of Feb. Sd.
Mr.. Roberts opposed the order He wanted
to know what was the object in introducing it,
for he could not see. Mr.. wiggin had wandered
away in these discussions to attack the Presi-
dent, Ex-Governor, and Generals.
Mr.. Wiggin said he wanted the names of those
who had been stgmatized as disloyal, and those
against whom charges have been brought
Mr.. Roberts said he could not understand
this. The Senator said yesterday that he was
satisfied; and now he insists upon papers, We
can call upon the Governor for private papers
with as much propriety as for these. Hethought
these attacks were part of great plan to en-
deavor to strengthen the democratic party.
Mr. Wiggin replied and debate followed. FL
nally, on motion of Mr.. Milliken of Kennebec.
the order was indefinitely postponed
Adjourned
Prayer by Rev. Mr. Penney.
Papers from the Senate were disposed of in
concurrence.
| Bill, act for compensation of jalors for board
of prisoners, as amended in the Senate, was read
twice and tomorrow assigned
| Mr.. Crosby, from the judiciary Committee,
reported bill relating to marriage and its SOL
emnization; also that legislation was inexpedient
on the order in relation to the use of but one
ballot box at elections Reports accepted
On motion of Mr.. Drummond of Bath, it was
ordered that the Committee on Judiciary be d.
rected to enquire into the expediency of revising
Sec. 3, Chap. 1877, of the laws of 1862, so as to
allow the municipal authorities of cities and
towns to furnish aid to the families of volunteers
without regard to their pecuniary circumstances.
On motion of Mr.. Watts of New Gloucester,
it was ordered, that the Judiciary Committee be
directed to inquire into the expediency ofamend-
ing Chap. 10, Sec. !, r. s., so as not to exempt
from military duty Shakers and Quakcrs
Mr.. Cobb, from the Committee on Finance,
reported bill to provide in part for the expen-
ditures Of government Read twice. and We'd
nesday next assigned.
Mr.. Hayden, from the Committee on Elections,
reported on the Somerville case, that John W.
Golden, the remonstrant, was entitled to the
coat. accompanying the report was resolve
TO that effect, which, after some discussion, was
tabled and tomorrow assigned.
Various petitions were presented and referred
Mr.. Lyman, of Machias, by leave, introduced
a resolve relating to the collection of taxes in
Washington County. Laid over until tomorrow,
under the rule
Passed 10 be ngrossed.-Resolve in favor of
VIM. 7. johnson; resolve in favor of Betsey
Marston.
Passed TO be endcted.-Act to increase the CAPT.
tai stock of the Franklin Co. at Lewiston; act to
incorporate the Baldwin Mutual Insurance Co.;
act to incorporate the Portland Grain Ware
house Co.
By assignment. the House proceeded to the
consideration of the reports on retrenchment in
the Land Office. The discussion seems to assume
more and more. personal character. Mr.. Hath
away, of Skowhegan, made some remarks of
moderate tone, favoring Mr.. Norris. Mr.. Blake
of Bangor followed in some lengthy remarks in
the same direction those of his last week.
Portions Of his speech reflected severely on the
management of the Land Office. He repealed the
idea that he had made insnuations against Gov.
Washburn. He said he had never referred to
him in this discussion.
On motion of Mr.. Lyman, of Machias, the
vote on the question was ordered to be taken to-
morrow at IL Ia O'Clock.
Adjourned.