The Portland daily press., 1880-02-11
WEDNESDAY MORNING, FEB. IL.
RY TELEGRAPH.
AUGUSTA.
A Spirited Debate in the
House.
Pillsbury Going to Boston to Prac-
tice Law.
Especial Despatch to the Press.l

AuausrA, Feb 1O-The House had a regu
lar field day during its session today land mem
bers came very near losing their dinners the
session was so prolonged. 1t was occasioned
by the introduction of an order by Swan, the
fusion member from Minot to have published
in connection with the three recent opinions OF
the Supreme Judicial Court, the answer of the
same court, which was in the negative, to ques-
tons proposed by Governors Council in 1877.
inauiring whether the Governor and Council,
in the pursuance of their duty to ascertain
what county officers are elected at the Septem-
Der election, cannot lawfully count the votes
of town, the return of which bears the prop
err signature Of one of the selectmen, and the
names of the other selectmen written by other
hands than their own. Nor in such case can
they lawfully count the votes of town. the
return of which is not attested by the town
clerk
The introduction of such an order was not
only to afford an opportunity to abuse the
court but also evidently intended as fire
brand by the revolutionary Swan with view
to incite political strife. II such was the de-
sign he and his associates had the satisfaction
of causing their infamous doings to be brought
up before them like Banquo's ghost, which
would not down at their bidding. Although
the order was sprung upon the House during
the regular business OF the morning hour,
when anything is rarely if ever interiected
that would give rise to debate, Mr.. Hale, the
dashing and intrepid leader Of the Republicans,
always ready for any emergency, was imme-
diatey upon his feet to measure lances with
an adversary, unworthy Of his personal recog-
milton, but who was the representative OF a
cause which although it had been ov erthrown,
still deied the popular will and threatened
anarchy and revolution.
Mr.. Hale's speech was one of the best he
has ever made.
Speaker Weeks resumed the handling of the
gavel today, and Mr.. Young, who was chosen
Speaker pro tenn, retired with a record for ex-
pediting business which won him laurels.
The object OF the bill in relation to actions
against sheriffs, deputy sheriffs and constables
is to provide for greater protection against NAL
feasance in office.
A hearing this evening took place in the
Representatives Hall on the irrepressible
porgie, before the committee on fisheries.
Luther Maddox appeared for parties who want
the law of last year repealed He gave some
interesting facts, and presented reasons why
the law was injurious to an industry in which
. large amount OF capital was invested.
An effort will be made to have the Judiciary
committee report bill to compel fire insurance
companies TO pay the amount of policy in full
in all cases where there is total loss by fire.
Tomorrow this committee will give hearing
to those who desire better protection to the
holders of life insurance policies
1t is now certain that Eben F Pilsbury is to
leave the State. He is now in Boston, with a
view to establishing himself there in the prac-
tice of law. He has leased his house here,
offers his interest in the Standard for sale and
his family in few days will remove to Boston.
1t is case of fleeing the realm to escape the
punishment of an outraged people, that was
never witnessed before in the political history
of the State.
The criminal record for Maine by the Attor-
ney Generals report shows that there were
942 prosecutions the past year, of which num-
Der AIS were for violating the liquor law. 376
OF these prosecutions resulted in conviction
The costs OF prosecutions were 500 $50; fines
collected S2S,275, mostly from violations of the
liquor law. Nearly one-half OF The fines were
collected in Cumberland county.
ITO the Associated Press.
Dr. Charles w. Johnson of East Machas
has received the appointment of trustee of the
Insane Hospital in place of DIR. A. j. Fuller
of Bath.
Samuel j. Gallagher of Augusta has been
appointed in charge of the pension department
In place of BENZ. Bunker.
The committee on manufactures, this after
noon, voted to report bill reducing to one
half mill the pay of inspectors of lime and
lime casks.
The committee on judiciary voted to report
the bill to change the name of the trustees OF
funds for the support of the Epscopate of the
Episcopal church of the State of Mime; also
to report an act TO amend an act to incorporate
the city of Rockland; also to amend the char
ter of the same city in reference to the cleo
ton of Mayor.
The committee Oh interior waters gave
long hearing to prominent lumbermen from
the eastern part of the State on proposition
to incorporate M. s. Drummond and VIM. FL.
McCrillis into a company to building dams on
the West Branch, and Pleasant river in Pts
cataquis county, to flow the Lyford ponds and
make such other improvements as may be
necessary to float logs from Lyford Pond into
Roach river and pond. This was resisted by
j. w. Palmer Of Bangor on the ground that
it would ruin his property in that section on
which he had spent considerable money to
develope. The matter was laid on the table.
The educational committee agreed to have
bill drafted for their consideration providing
for uniformity in text books. This committee
will start tomorrow for visit to the Agricul-
tural College in connection with the commit
tee on agriculture, and from thence will pro-
coed to pay an official visit to the Normal L
School at Castine
MAINE.