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his surviving companion and an only daughter are bereft of a kind, affectionate, and provident husband and father, his other near relatives and intimate acquaintances of a highly valued friend, and the town of Saco of one of its best citizens."

Whereupon, the following preamble and Resolution, offered by Mr Megquier, were unanimously adopted, to wit: As it has pleased the Sovereign Disposer of events to remove by death the Hon. Benjamin Pike, a highly esteemed member of this Board from the county of York -

Resolved, that the members of the Senate, as a mark of their respect for the memory and virtues of the decreased, will wear crape on the left arm during the remainder of the Session.

On motion of Mr Ingalls, a message was sent to the House of Representatives informing them, that, in consequence of the death of the Hon. Benjamin Pike, Senator from York District, the Senate would forthwith adjourn to half past two o'clock this afternoon. And accordingly the Senate Adjourned.

Afternoon.

The Remonstrance of Love Joy and others, and James McFarland and others against the petition of Thomas Haskell and others were severally read and referred to the joint standing committee on the division of towns. Sent