The Portland daily press., 1877-01-13
BY TELEGRAPH.
FROM AUGUSTA.
The Judiciary Committee at W ork-The
State Coilege-Committees of the Execu-
CaucUA.

The Judiciary Committee at Work-The
state Coilege-Committeeso of the Execu-
tive Council--Dem ocratic Senatorial
Caucus, etc.
Especial Despatch to the Press
AUGUSTA, Jan. -.
The Judiciary Committee met Thursday
afternoon. They will report favorably OH the
bill to give further criminal jurisdiction to the
Supreme Court in Sagadahcc county, and legis-
lation inexpedient on various petitions for lien
on bark and lumber.
The Committee on Agriculture have assigned
Wednesday next as time for hearing the
friends of the State College.
Prof Pike of the State College has been in
vited to lecture before the Legislature on the
Russian system of farm education.
1t appears from the Governors message to
the Legislature to-day that five criminals have
been pardoned during the past year, viz: Ed
ward S. Kirby, convicted of manslaughter;
Chas. Saunders, of felonious assault; Chas.
Wilkinson, of murder in the second degree;
Frank Dillon, of arson liz the night time; Chas.
B. Merrill, common seller.
The Democratic caucus last night which
nominated Hon. VIM. P. Haines for United
States Senator was not altogether harmonious
body. Of course there was no trouble over
the nomination. Some one said Mr.. Haines
would take it, and the caucus gave it to him
with the greatest of unanmity. Mr.. John G.
Talbot was aDother who was willing, but the
caucus spared him, in consideration doubtless
of his recent sufferngs. But unfortunately
j. H.
ment during the last decade, and in the debate
the managers were subjected to some sharp
criticism. One gentleman of prominence had
the hardihood to praise Mr.. Blaine and depre-
cate the assaults upon him-and strange to say
he was not put out. On the contrary, it was
found that quite number we're of his mind.
Warden Rice will recommend in his report
an enlargement of the State Prison. He re-
ports 175 convicts, and that the prison is full.
In addition to this number there are eleven
under conviction and sentenced to the prison.
The following constitute the standing COM
mittees of the Executive Council:
On observation-disclosures. Buffnm. King, Lacy.
On Accounts Wing, Prebe, Jose.
On Prisons and Pardons-Messrs. Lacy,
Wing, Buffum.
On Elections-Messrs. Harrington, Buffuu,
Jose.
On Taxation-Messrs. Wing, Jose, Lacy.
On LGndS-Messrs. Buffum, Farrington,
Preble.
On State Benefciaries Jose, Preble,
Wing.
On Reform School-Messrs. King, Jose,
Wing
On Hospital-Messrs. Preble, Buffum. King.
On Public Instruction Harrington,
Lacy, Buffum.
On Militaru-Messrs. Lacy, Wing, Preble.
On Indian Afairs-Messrs. King, Lacy, Far
ringtou.
On Library-Messrs. Preble, King, Earring
ton.
On Pay RoN-Messrs. Jose, Harrington,
King.
Visiting Committee to Insane Hospital
Messrs Buffum, Preble, with Mrs. Quinby
On State PTiS0n-Mr. Wing.
senator Blaine's Reception.
A very large and brilliant reception was
given this evening by Mr.. and Mrs. Blaine to
the members of the Legislature, state govern
ment and great number of private citizens,
including prominent and leading men Of both
the Republican and Democratic parties from
all sections of the state. Between 600 and zoo
gentlemen and ladies were present, but neither
the capacity nor the hospitality of the large,
od-fashiOned mansion was over-taxed The
festivities, including music and dancing, were
kept up to a late hour The occasion was one
of universal pleasure, and will be long remem.
ever given in Maine.