The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-01-09

The whole number of ballots in Cumberland
county was II, 145.
The Committee took the following grounds
The constitution specifes that "The Senate
shall determine who are elected by majority
of votes to be Senators in each district" Now
it is evident that vote is not always equal to a
ballot, and while person may receive ma
jority of votes he may not have majority of
ballots-the one shows the number of persons
voting, the other the number of persons for
whom they voted, and in our view the consti-
tuition clearly recognizes the difference
Mr.. Foster of Oxford. presented an order
specifying that tax, amounting to more than
10000, having been assessed by authority OF
law upon several railway companies, and that
the said companies had neglected. to pay the
same, and directing the Judiciary Committee
to inquire what legislationis necessary to COM
pei them to comply with the requirements of
law, which was passed.
Mr. Haskell announces the presence OF Sena-
ators elect Goold and H.lbrook, and he was re-
quested to accompany them to the Council
Chamber to be sworn.
The House resolve for Tax Commissioner
was passed to be engpssed nnder suspension of
the rules.
A proposition for Convention for the cleo
ton of state oficersand councillors was sent
to the House and occurred in.
HOUSE.
PRAYER by Rev. .bhn Allen of Pennington.
he began by repeating with fine effect the first
Psalm, and proceeded as follows:
Letus pray-We acknowledge, o God that
Thea. that liyac or
but as vapor for alittle time and then vanishes
away. But we tank Thee that we have been
preserved throusl another year, and that we
are permitted tobe in this place on this occa-
sion. We thank Thee that Thou hast preserved
the lives and th, health of these older mem
bers, and the others, who are young. have been
permitted to obtain this honorable position.
And now, Lord while we are all here together,
let Thy Holy Spirit rest upon US, to direct our
thoughts and cur words and our actions in the
right. Thou lnowest that thisif ody needs the
influence of Thy Spirit to help their infirmlties
for we do not expect they are absolutely perfect
although they may be on the way: But we pray
that Thou wit take them into Thy hand and
direct them il the way which shall be to their
highest credit and to the honor of the state and
their constituents. And we pray that Thou
wouldst bless the successful candidates, and
may they net be lifted up on account of their
success. And be gracious to the aspirants VINO
we pray that Thy Holy Spirit may rest upon us
ALL whether in Office or out. Bless the inhabi-
tants of the state and the general government,
for, o Lord. they need prayers, especially the
incoming administration! Have mercy upon
us and know that Thou hast the reins of the
government in Thine own hands. Direct us in
the way Thou wouldst have us go and ulti-
mately save US, for the Redeemer's sake
Amen.
On Motion of Mr. Anderson of Gray, the
House ordered that when the House adjourn it
should be to Monday.
Mr.. Stevens of West Waterville, introduced
an order providing for 1000 copies of the
Governors address for the use of the House.
Mr. Leavitt of Eastport moved to amend by
making the number 1000.
1t was opposed by Mr.. Lyman of Machias,
but finally adopted, and the order as amended
passed.
On motion of Mr.. Stone the House ordered
one copy of the laws of last year for each of
the members.
On motion of Mr.. Sturgis of Auburn, the
House rendered the use of the hall to the
Maine Pathological Society for January goth
and 21st.
The remonstrance Of Mr.. Reed (Dem) of
Boothbay, against the right of Mr.. Mon tgom-
cry to hold seat in the House; and that of
Mr.. Withee tRep) of Winslow, against the
right of Mr.. Lamb to hold seat from that dis
trict, were presented and tabled.
Mr.. Talbot (Dem) of East Machias, asked
leave to present resolve for commission to
revise the state constitution and present the
result of their action to the present Legislature.
He said that he approved most cordially that
portion of the very excellent message of Gov.
nd altar 70 with 1aadip0
men of both parties, this morning, it was
agreed to ask the Legislature to pass the order,
which he read under suspension of the rules.
The resolve is entitled: ga resolve provid-
ing for commission to revise the constitu-
ton and is as follows:
Resolued, That the Governor is hereby au-
thorized to appoint commission consisting of
ten persons to consider and frame such amend
ments TO the constitution of the state as may
seem necessary, to be by them submitted to
this Legislature for such action as may seem
advisable and for final submission to the peo-
pie at tia next annual election in September.
Said commission will assemble as soon as may
be at the State Capital, and finally submit the
result of their labors to the Legislature on or
before the 18th of February next.
The rules were suspended and the resolve
passed to be engrossed.
IN CONVENTION.
A committee of seven was appointed to re-
ceive votes for Secretary of State. The result
was as follows:
Whole number of votes.
Necessary to a choice. ............"... 70
Hon. George G. Stacy had .........10l
T. j. Goodwin. ..................... 40
and George G. Stacy was declared to be duly
elected Secretary of State for the:current NUM-
cipal year.
A committee was raised to receive, sort and
count votes for Attorney General. The vote
resulted as follows:
Whole number of votes. .149
Necessary to CHOICE. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 70
H. M. Plaisted had. ...................lO2
S. G. Strout..,. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Al
IL Al Dlnietnd INNS dnclarnd To hn nlnct-