Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-05

Prayer by Rev. Mr.. EMMoxs of Hallowell,
Papers from the Senate disposed of in con.
currence.
ORDERS.
On motion of Mr.. NIckEHsoN of Linneus.
Ordered. That the Committee on Educa-
ton be required to consider the expediency
of amending sec. of chap. l of the revised
statutes by striking out the word twenty in
the third line of said Sec, and inserting iu its
place the words ''twenty- five"
On motion of Mr.. Goss of Bath,
Ordered, That the Clerk of the House add
the name Of Rev. John Allen of Pennington
| to the number of chaplains already chosen.
and notice be given Mr.. Allen of the same.
On motion of Mr.. HILL of Exeter.
Ordered, That the Committee on Legal
Affairs be directed to inquire into the ex-
pediency of providing by statute for uniformi
ty of ballots in size and appearance. to be
used at all elections of State and county off
GERS.
On motion of Mr.. GusHEE of Appleton.
ordered That the Committee on the Judiciary
be instructed to inquire into the expediency
of proposing amendments to the constitution
providing for reduction of the Council from
seven to three members, or for its abolition
and provision for the election of a State
Auditor
On motion OF Mr.. Cole of Smithfeld.
Ordered. That the Committee on Legal
Anairs, be directed to inquire into the cxpe-
diency OF amending chap sec 30 of the re-
vlsed statutes, by inserting the words con ar
before the first day of June" after the word
hands in the 9Th line OF said section.
On motion of Mr.. INGALLS, of Wiscasset
Ordered. That the special committee to in
vestigate the facts referred to in the commun-
lcation of Wallace II. White, be instructed to
investigate all other charges of at,empted
bribery of members of this House. and that
SAID committee be authorized to employ n
ssenographer.
On motion of Mr.. PERRr of Camden.
Ordered, That the opinion of Judge Virgin
on the petition OF Andrew r. G. Smith o.
ais. VS.. Edward II. Cove. Secretary of state
be published with the three opinions of the
Supreme Judicial Court recently given and
ordered published by this House.
On motion of Mr.. RoLr of Princeton
Ordered. That the Governor and Council
be requested to inquire into the expediencv
OF allowing VIM Steward of TopsfieId. the
sum OF SD, as compensation for the amoun,
expended by HIM for repairs on the Houl,on
and Barring road in the county of wasbing-
ton, after the appropriation allowed bv the
legislature for said purpose had been expend.
ed as per bills on file in the Office of the Sec
Rotary Of State for 1879
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.
MI INGALLS,, from the Judiciary Commit.
tee, reported reference to the Committee on
Interior Waters on petition of C. H. GiIbert
ct ais, for amendment of chap. 100 of the pub
lie laws of 1879
Mr. HALE, from the same committee On
petition. reported bill an act to ratify and at.
nrm the mortgage of the Bucksport and Ban
gor Railroad Co. Read and assigned
MI. HALL, from the Committee on Public
Buiidings, reported ought to pass on resolve
los the purchase of new safe for the Office
Oh tne Secretary of State. Printed under rule. |
Mr. hrrcHrSsos, from the Judiciary Com
mittee. reported in . new drsft and oucb, 70 |
pass on bill an act to incorporate the Gard;. |
ncr Water Power Co. Read and assigned