Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-05

npon what foundation the order was onerec'
II Mr.. Swan had himself requested an in
vestigation it would seem 20 me that we
ought to grant it. neR con sastaHser, whethef
it vas within the rules Of the House or nor.
But it rests solely, it eeems now, upon news
paper charges. l myself entertain some
doubt as to this question ofpr,vilege. l con-
fess that am in doubt, as the order IS pre-
sented without request from the member
himself and while il is uncertain whether or
not he has left the House permanently,
whether or not he is fleeing from justice,
or is only absent on business from which he
NAV return to his seat. 1t does seem to ME
little premature at this moment. Ifit were pre-
scented in the regular order ofbusiness should
not object to its entertainment With this
doubt in INV mind it seems to me to be my
duty to give the chair the benefit OF the
doubt aud sustain his ruling. If felt clear
upon the subject my duty would be clear.
But it seems to me that if we are in doubt
upon this question the rights Of no parties
can be injured BY the delay of an hour.
Messrs. Talbot and Strout further dis
cussed the rules as laid down in the authority
quoted by tho latter gentleman.
THE SPEAKER: The Chair is unable to
find anything in Cushing's Manual that
covers the order. and the question before the
House is. shall the decision of the Chair be
sustained as the judgment of the House.
The House sustained the decision of the
chair by vote of 50 to "A.
Papers from the Senate disposed of in con-
currence.
The time assigned for orders having ar
rived, the Speaker brought to the attention
of the House the order introduced for the
raising of committee to investigate charges
against +. b. Swan. member Of the House.
IL, nd
Speaker appointed as the committee, Messrs.
Staples of Parsonsfeld. Dickey of Fl. Kent,
Keegan of Van Buren,, Vinal OF Thomaston.
Hutchinson of Houlton, Verrill of Portland,
Eastman of Dennysville, and Mckusick of
Calais.
On motion of Mr.. THOMPSON of Bruins
wick. Ordered, That the Committee on Legal
Affairs inquire what if any legislation is
expedent for the establishment OF some uni
form and better system of examining candi-
dates for admission to the Bar, in the several
counties in the State.
On motion of Mr.. JONES of Winthrop,
Ordered, That the Committee on Legal
Affairs be directed to inquire into the ex-
pediency of repeating the law whereby
deputy sheriffs are requested to pay per-
centage of fees collected by them for the
service Of certain precepts, to the sheriff.
On motion of Mr.. Goss of Bath, Ordered.
That the Committee on Legal Affairs inquire
whether any amendment is necessary to the
law relating to trustees of churches.
Mr.. DIcKEY, from the Committee on In
terror Waters, reported in a new draft and
ought to pass on bill an act to incorporate
the Van Buren, LAUNDERING and Manufactur-
ing Co.. also reported in a new draft and
ought to pass on bill an act to authorize
John S. Dennis to erect a wharf or wharves
in the town Of Hampden; read and assigned
Mr.. NICHOLS, from the Committee on
Commerce, reported leave to withdraw on
petition of Lewis Freeman ct. ais, for
authority to build wharf, their case being
covered by general law.
Mr.. VERRLL, from the Committee on
Legal Affairs, reported in new
draft and ought to pass on bill
an act to amend sec. 6, chap. 163 of the re-
vised statutes relating to the jurisdiction of
probate courts; also reported ought to pass
on bill an act to amend chap. sc, sec. Is of
the revised statutes relating to trustee costs
printed under rule. Also reported ought not
to pass on bill an act to amend sec. Of
chap. So of the revised statutes relating to
certain corporations.
Mr.. BURNHAM, from the Committee on In
terror Waters, reported reference to the
Committee on State Lands and State Roads
on order relating to an appropriation to re-
build bridge on the old stage road over
Fish river, near the south line of Eagle
Lake Plantation.
Mr.. THOMPSON, from the Committee on
Education, on petition, reported resolve in
favor of the town of Washington; read and
assigned.
Mr.. FREEMAN, from the Committee on Le-
gal Affairs, reported legislation inexpedient
on order relating to the employment of per-
eho,,
providing by law that ten hours shall consti-
tute legal days work; also reported ought
to pass on bill an act to amend chap ll6 of
the public laws of 1879 relating to hawkers
and peddlers; printed under rule.
Mr.. NICKERsoN from the Committee on
Interior Waters reported reference to the
Committee on State Lands on petition Of
Henry Tilley ct ais. for an appropriation for
bridge across the Aroostook river at Wash
burn.
Mr.. LELAND from the same committee re-
ported leave to withdraw Oh petition of Fos-
ter Spalding of Richmond for authority to
build and maintain dam on Parln stream
and to incorporate the Parlin Pond Dam Co.
Mr.. KING from the judiciary Committee,
reported reference to the Committee on Le-
gal Affairs on petition of A. G. Farrar relat-
ing to trial Justices also reported on order,
bill an act providing for the Disturbance
Of contracts and deeds of minors within one
year after their majority printed uuder rule
Mr.. BESNER from the committee on Com
merce, reported leave to withdraw on petition
of George w. Caldwell ct ais for right to
build and maintain a wharf on tho eastern
shore Of Muscongus bay.
Mr.. GOss from the same committe reported
leave to withdraw on petition of Harrison
Carver ct ais. for permission to extend fish
weirs into the tide waters of North Haven.
Mr.. Sprague from the Committee on Legal
Affairs reported reference to the Judiciary
Committee on petition of +. G. Shuman for
abolition of imprisonment for debt
also reported ought to pass on bill an act to
amend chapter ls3 Of the public laws of 1874
relating to the sale of merchandise nv ex-
press companies and other corporations also
ought to pass on bill an act to amend sec. 23,
chap. lo3 Of the X. s. relating to assignment
of DOVER: printed under rule.
Mr.. FLINT from the Judiciary Committee.
reported in a new draft and ought to pass on
bill an act for the speedy detection and pun
ishment of crime; printed under rule
Mr.. HARRIS from the Committee on Com.
merce, reported reference to the next legis-
lature with order of notice on petition of NJ.
X. Dyer ct. ais. for charter for a marine rail-