The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-01-17
B Y TELEG r A p II.
LEGISLATURE OF MAINE.
ESPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE DAILY PRESS.
AUGUSTA, Jan. 16.

| hU6USIA, Jan. ~.
SENATE.
Friday. Papers from the House were dispos-
ed of in concurrence
Mr.. Woods, from the Judiciary Committee,
reported a bill authorizing the construction of a
wharf in Millbrdge. Read once and tomorrow
assigned.
The Rules and Orders of last year, also the
Joint Rules and Orders, were adopted, on mo-
ton of Mr.. Woods, without revision.
On motion of Mr.. Starr, the Judiciary Com
mttee was instructed to enquire into the expe-
dency of amending Sect. 20, Chap. 4, Revised
Statutes.
The Senate then went into Convention with the
House. [See House proceedings.] After re-
turning,
Mr. Stewart from the Committee on retrench-
ment in the Land office, reported that they had
carefully investigated the affairs of the Land of
fice the amount of business done, and the man.
ner of doing it. They examined various persons
who had been familiar with the business of the
office fer many years The expenses of the of
flee may vary in different years. The Commit
tee thought it best that the whole matter should
be submitted to the discretion of the Governor
anu tOuHCll. Eight Oul VI Ten VI tliS toulHlit-
tee decided that no Legislative. action is neces-
sary. The present Agent has discharged his du-
ties faithfully and satisfactorily.
Mr.. Hacker moved to table the report
Mr.. Stewart opposed the motion and explain
ed the action of the Committee. He desired the
report accepted.
Mr. Hacker said he moved to table the report,
because he understood a minorityreport was to
be presented,
Mr. Barrows favored the motion to lay upon
the table, but thought the report should be fin
al. He thought delay advisable.
After some further discussion the report
tabled
Adjourned.
Papers from the Senate were disposed of in
concurrence.
On motion of Mr. Peckham of Beddngton,
the use of the Hall was granted to Rev. A. 7.
Foss this evening, for the purpose of delivering
lecture against the rebellion, and in favor of
the emancipation policy of the President.
On motion of Mr.. Clay of Gardiner, the Ju-
dietary Committee was instructed to ex anime
the laws of this State relative to the relief of
pOor utUtOTss anu " ItpOIts W VI othci-
wise, whether any amendments or additional
acts are necessary to carry into effect the pro-
visions of Chap. 1l3 Revised Statutes.
On motion of Mr. Turner of Augusta, the Ju-
dietary Committee was instructed to inquire in
to the expediency of providing by law for the
taxation of property of married women.
On motion of Mr. Warren of Veazie, the Ju-
dietary Committee was instructed to enquire in
to the expediency of amending Sect. 80, Chap.
IS, Revised Statutes, relating to the weight of
potatoes.
On motion of Mr.. Lothrop of Leeds, the petit
ton of the Trustees of the Maine State Semn-
airy, for endowment of department of Agri
culture, was referred to the Committee on Agr-
culture
The House joined to the Committee on that
part of the Governors message which relates to
soldiers voting, Messrs. Kingsbury of Portland,
Watson of Trenton, Hathaway of Skowhegan,
Goodwin of Biddeford, Rigby of Newburg,
Butler of Hallowell, and Miller of Princeton.
To the Committee on Scientific Survey,
Messrs. Hayden, of Bath, Eaton, of Prospect,
Abbott. of Glenburn, Hammond, of Paris, Rog-
ers, of Kittery, Skofeld, of Topsham, and Ches-
ICY VI VI sbi Ncit JOiHtu.
On motion of Mr.. Klngsbury, of Portland.
the Judiciary Committee was instructed to in
quire into the expediency of amending Chapter
rs of the Revised Statutes, relating to levy on
executions, so as more efectually to secure the
rights of judgment creditors.
A message was sent to the Senate, proposing
to hold Convention at ~ O'Clock for the pur-
pose of electing State Treasurer The Senate
concurred.
On motion of Mr.. Crosby, of Dexter, a Joint
Select Committee was ordered, to see if the State
will continue the bounty offered to recruits for
the old regiments.
On motion of Mr.. Hayden, of Bath, Joint
Select Committee, consisting of seven on the
part of the House, viz, two from Somerset,
three from Kennebec, and two from Sagadahoc,
with such as the Senate may join, be raised to
examine Chapter 100 of the Laws of 1859, relat-
ing to fisheries in Kennebec river.
On motion of Mr.. Abbott of Glenburn, the
Committee on Education instructed to in
quire what notifications may be made in the
powers and duties of Supervisors and Superin-
tending School Committees.
IN CONVENTION.
The hour for electing a State Treasurer having
arrived, the Senate came in, and the President
took the Chair.
A committee appointed to receive, sort
and count the votes. who reported the
Whole number of votes 1877
Necessary to choice 90
Nathan Dane had 100
Joseph Titcomb had n
Blank
The report was accepted and Mr.. Dane de-
clared elected.
The Convention then dissolved and the House
adjourned.
AUGUSTA, Jan. l6.
Lieut.. Henry NJ. Binney, of the 10th Maine
regiment, is dismissed from the service with loss
of pay and allowances. for being absent without
leave, and for attempting tO practise gross de-
ception on the War Department.
The Yarmouth election case still occupies the
attention of the Committee. Mr.. Vinton APP
pears for Mr.. Merrill, the contestant Mr.. Ba-
ker appears for Gooch.
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