Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1839-02-21
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man from Houlton can give some informa-
ton as to that business. Mr. A. said he
was far from saying that the Commission
has been compieted-t is still in existence
aud 1t is the duty of the present Executive
to go on and run and locate the line-to
set up the monuments, and if thew are
touched, the people of the State will sus-
tain the Executive in defending them.
There is no division on this question. Mr.
A. said he would regret TO see this matter
made political question.
Mr. Delesdernler said he was in the Leg
sla'nre last year, and then pronounced
the Resolve political humbug.
Mr. Appleton said he was not sorry the
SUBJECT has came up at this time and in
TINS form. tie was will to have the ad-
mlnis'ration of Gov Kent stand on its own
merits. He read from the commission of
the Commissioners, showing that the yerv
words OF the Resolve are used in the COM
mission. The same words are not used in
the letter to Sir John Harvey, nor was it
necessary, Tor copy of the Resolve was
sent with the letter. and the letter expressly
states that the Commissioners were appoint
ed under the Resolve and to carry out its
provisions.
Mr. A. said that before setting up monu-
ments, 1t was proper TO ascertain where to-
set them With regard to the policy of
sending letter to Sir John Harvey. Mr.
A. commended that it was perfectly proper.
l 1t is wise III the General Government to
try to settle the question without war, is it
not equally wise in this State to do the
same Mr. A. read from Gov Kent's Mes
sage TO show that no such thing was inten-
ded as asking the consent of Gov Harvey.
Mr. Harvey of Glenburn said he was a
member of the House in 1889, and COM
sidered the attacks on that Legislature as
directed in part to him.
Mr. Bradbury said as the gentleman from
Glenburn has not spoken often, and seems
desTous of speaking on this subject, if he
would give way, he would move that the
House adjourn, it being now about the
hour OF adjournment.
MIR Harvey gave way, and the House
adjourned.
TUESDAY, Feb. l2.
On motion of MIR Stickney of Vassalbo-
ro', Ordered, That the injunction of secre-
cy be taken off from the proceedings of
both branches in secret session, and that
the journal Of the same be transferred from
the secret to the public journals
REPORT of the Commissioners for the re-
construction of the State Prison, was ia
ken up, and on motion of Mr. Leyensaler.
referred, together with the plains, to the
committee on the State Prison.
On motion of Mr. Levensaler, Ordered
That the committee on Banks and Banking
inquire into the eXpediency of instituting
all investigation into the proceedings and
affairs of the Bank of Oldtown, with power
to send for persons and papers.
T. Mr. Lyman introduced the following or
der: ~
Ordered, That the use of this Hall be-
granted to the Wing party tomorrow az
ternoon, for the purpose Of holding State
Convention.
Mr. Cary moved to strike out the 'Whig,'
and insert federal
Mr. Lyman said he objected to that a
mendment. He offered the order in behalf
ofthe party to which he is attached If
the other party wish 10 hold convention
here at that time, las indicated by the mo-
tion) he would withdraw the order
Mr. Lerensaler said he was in favor of
the amendment. He was for calling things
by their right names.
Mr. Andrews said ne was for passing the
order as offered. If the party, whether
wing or federal, wish for the use of the
Hall, he thought the majority ought in
courtesy to grant it.
The amendment was negatived without
a count, and the order passed
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 10.
Mr. Appleton called up resolve for the
reconnaissance of a railroad route from
Portland to Lake Champain. #ses
Mr. Frost moved indefinite postpone
ment.
Mr. Allen of Alfred opposed the motion.
He argued in favor of Internal Improv
ments by the State. He spoke of the al
vantages ofthis route. Montreal is sad
to be 100 miles nearer to Portland than IL
Boston or New York. Mr. A. describe Il
the route to be pursued by the proposed
railroad. The whole distance from Por,-
land to Montreal, is about 200 miles. Tho
part in this State is 20 OF so miles.
Mr. Talbot, one of the Committee wLo
reported the bill, explained the reasons for,
reporting the resolve. The object is To
bring part Of the western trade to this
State. reconnaissance is first to take
place, and then the board of Internal I'M
provements is to decide whether survey,
shall take place. The petitioners are 10
pay a fifth part Of the expense of the. re-
connoissance and survey. The committee
were unanimous in REPORTING the resolve, 4