Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-03-13

not economy. a part VI itS sA>"s-' - -
and that should not be sold
Mr.. Drxslgr did nos have the idea Of max
ing forced sale: but would have the busi-
ness conducted inst As good business H'An
would conduct his.
NJ DxAssoRx said in looking over the &C.
couu,. thoroughly, he had come to the opinion
that an appropriation Of e., 800 would be
.uf3cient this year. Believed there had been
crookedness in the institution. There has
been a great imitation Of the assets there.
Mr. ELLIS said we should take some action
that would enable the Warden 70 sell the
goods at a discount, without nIakinghis books
look bad at the end Of the year.
Mr. L,xsox said he didn't think there had
been crookedness for this state Of things. II
can be accounted for by business principles.
When a person or company il flush he VIII
not be likely 10 collect his bills closely lie
believed if the prison remained IN debt some
what. il would stimulate the prison to collect
its bills sharply.
Mr.. Hill said some Of the smaller firms
whom the State owe need their money, and
ne didn't think the amendment would provide
sufficient money.
Mr.. THOMPSON further spoke on the sub
jeet.
Mr.. CORNISH said il seemed u him that the
lion. and show ed it from close figuring he had
given the subject
Mr.. EMERY said if the larger appropriation
were made, il would give, a little working
capital, with which the prison could soon be-
come self supporting
Mr. BERRY said the prison had beer con-
Quoted in n very unbusiness like manner lie
was in favor Of the amendment.
The amendment was adopted and the re-
solve was passed to be engrossed.
Mr.. DIxGLEY called from the table an ACT
in relation to the compensation and number
uf the Judges of the Supreme Judicial Court.
Mr.. DISsLEY said that last winter there
was a general reduction Of salaries, the mosi
of which action was commendable; but iie
did not believe in the reinstatement OF the
Judge that the bill contemplates.
Mr.. BERRY offered an amendment striking
out the provision for increasing the number
of Judges. He was in favor ofincreasing the
salary hut not the number of Judges. The law
as passed last winter has not yet been tried,
and he was for giving it trial Of at least one
wear. There are in the State two Superior
Courts that are doing large amount OF bust
ness, and we have practically nine Judges,
and that should be sufficient to transact the
judicial business of the State. He thought il
W
duce the salary of the judges.
Mr.. BRADFORD said the appointment OF
another Judge is absolutely necessary. The
April term in Washington county is clogged
with business. We shall suffer unless the
number of the Judges is restored. Petit
tions are here from all the counties to have
the restoration of the eight Judges. There
is not one rcmonstrance against It. The com
mittee on the Judiciary were unanimous In
reporting the bill. The duties of Judges
are increasing yearly on account OF referee
cases.
Mr.. PArrEy said he should utter his pro.
test against the passage of this bill. lie had
received letters from eminent lawyers in the
State, who were opposed TO the increase.
This bill is not in the interest of economy.
The salaries of the judges now are rs large,
according to the times. rs they were when
they were placed at $4,000 Not one of the
Judges now on the bench would decline re-
Improvement at the present salary. We have
already exceeded the constitutional limit.
lie said he saw no propriety in raising the
salaries OF the Judges. Can any one give a
good and sufficient reason for this! No rea-
son can be given that will be satisfactory to
the people of the State. He could not mag
inc reason the advocates of this bill could
give unless it is for services rendered by the
Judges in their late decision.
On motion of Mr.. HARRIS the bill was laid
on the table and tomorrow forenoon assign
ed
On motion of Mr.. BARRETT. bill an act to
incorporate the Canton Bridge Company. was
taken from the table.
The amendment was rejected and the bill
was passed to be engrossed.
An act for the assessment of State tax.