The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-02-03
MAINE LEGISLATURE.
SENATE.

AUGUSTA, Feb. 2.
Passed TO De ngrossed-Resolve to repair
the bridge over Molunkus stream.
Passed to be endcted-Bill to pay bounties
to volunteers, drafted men and substitutes;
bill to amend an act to incorporate the Bruins
wick Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Com
pany.
message was received from the House in
wiling the Senate TO come in and join in the
reception of Gen. Howard, which was con-
Cured in, and the Senate retired to the House
Adjourned.
Mr.. Woodman, of Portland, presented the
remonstrance of Jabez G. Woodman and
others against the repeal of the law for fore
closing railroad mortgages, which was re-
ferred to the Judiciary Committee.
Mr.. Turner, of Augusta, presented the pc
tition of A. Staples and others for charter for
horse railroad between Augusta and Halo
well.
On motion of Mr.. Hobbs, of Hope, the
Committee on Military Affairs were instructed
to inquire into the expediency of paying State
bounty eff $500 under the Presidents call of
Feb. LIST.
The order from the Senate, authorizing the
Committee on State Reform School to visit
that institution, was indefinitely postponed.
A message was received from the Governor,
informing the Legislature that he had received
official dispatches from the President calling
for 100000 men.
The Governor says that the Provost Mar
shall General construed the order to mean
call for an additional 100000 more. The
quotas have not yet been assigned, but they
will probably be put on the same basis as the
last call. There is no necessity for delay. He
urged immediate action, and recommended
that the Legislature should provide an ade
quate and uniform State bounty.
The message was referred to the Judiciary
Committee.
The resolves providing for the removal Of
the seat of Government to Portland were
called up.
Mr.. Lynch commenced an argument in favor
| OF removal, and had proceeded short time,
| when he yielded the floor to Mr.. Farwell, OF
| Rockland, who announced that Gen. Howard
| was in the Governors room, and on his mo-
| ton message was sent to the Senate, invit-
ing them to come in and join in welcoming
| Gen. Howard.
The Senate came in.
A committee, consisting of Messrs. Farwell,
| Of Rockland, Spring, or Cumberland, and
Barker, of Stetson, were appointed to wait on
Gen. Howard and invite him to meet the
members of the Legislature.
Subsequently Gen. Howard came in, accom-
panied by the Governor and Council, amid
| tumultuous applause, and was introduced by
Mr. Barrows, President of the Senate. He
eloquently addressed the Legislature and nu-
merous spectators, and was frequently inter-
rupted by applause. He said he was glad to
see the war drawing to close; aud ere the
| close of the year 1864, the Confederate gov
eminent would not be able to resist.
| At the close of his remarks on motion Of
| Mr.. Spring, of Cumberland, recess of half an
hour was taken, during which time the MEM
bers were introduced to the gallant General.
At the close of the recess the convention
| came to order.
| Mr.. Barker, of Stetson, made some thrilling
remarks, and repeated piece of poetry, en-
titled "The Empty Sleeve" At its close every
man sprang to his feet and gave three cheers
for the hero with his empty sleeve.
| In response Gen. Howard thanked them,
and paid fitting eulogy to Gems. Jameson
and Berry. He then retired.
| The Senate withdrew and the House came
| to order.
Mr.. Lynch having the floor, gave way for
an adjournment.