Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-07-25
MAINE LEGISLATURES.
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ofPortland Light Infantry; to change the
names OF certain persons; additional respect
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HoUsE.-Read and 10 -morro,c assig ned-Bils
additionallo the several acts Incorporating
Tile city Of Portland; bin 10 amend the 54ll
chapter OF the special laws of lS47.
Passed to be enerossed-Resolve in favor of
Henry L. and Joseph f. Eaton bill addition
al relating TO the Commercial Bank.
On motion of Mr.. Weston of Orono, it was
Resolved, That the thanks of the Legislature
be rendered 10 Hon. George Evans for the
able and satisfactory manner in which he
has responded to the call of their committee
| to deliver an address for publication.
Mr. knowlton of Montvile from the COM
mitlee on the Judiciary, reported leave 10
withdraw on petition of Josiah Hamlen for
divorce. Accepted.
| The bill to authorize the city of Portland
to loan its credit in further aid of the Allan
| lie and st. Lawrence railroad was taken up
on motion of MIR. Carter
MIR. Stanley moved TO lay.t on the table,
WEDNESDAY, July II.
SENATE.-Rcad and assiened--Bill 10 in.
crease The capital stock of York and Cumber-
land Railroad reported by MIR. Hobbs of
York.
Bill TO repeal an act relating to bowling
allies in Bath.
Papers refared-NIemorial of John A Poor
and others with respect TO railroad commu
nication with New Brunswick, presented bv
MIR. Crocker; Selectmen of Perkins for repeal
OF State tax OF lS4S, presented by Mr.. Haear );
5. Is. Cushman and others that the State will
purchase the archaeological collection now
in the State Library, presented by MIR. Ha-
gar.
On motion of Mr.. Morrow, the committee
on the State Prison was instructed 10 visit
the prison at Ihonaston, and inquire into
its condition and affairs, and what change if
any, is necessary in the laws for its govern
ment, and report at their earliest conven-
fence.
Mr.. Hobbs of York, from the rail road
committee, reported legislation inexpedient
on order as TO amending chapter 81 Of the
Revised Statutes. Accepted.
Mr.. Read called up the bill TO incorporate
the Merchants bank at Bangor, the question
being on reconsidering the amendment in
creasing the capital to 100000.
The amendment was reconsidered and the
bill passed 10 be engrossed.
Bill TO incorporate Exchange Bank at Ban
gor, was taken up and passed to be en-
crossed.
Bill to incorporate Union Bank at Bruins
wick, was taken up, and the 24th (next
Wednesday, assigned for its further consider
alton.
HoUsE.-The order from the Senate refer
ring TO the next Legislature all petitions pre-
scented after the 22d inst, was amended on
motion of Mr.. Hancock Of Bangor, by substi-
tuting the Doth for the 22d.
On motion of Mr.. Martin, Of Poland, the
| committee on State prison was directed to
inquire into the expediency of repeating SO
much of the law requires the directors OF
The State prison to reside within six mi les
/ of The same.
Mr.. Knowiton, of Montvlle, from the COM
mittee on The judiciary, reported reference
to the delegation t:om Lincoln county, Of
petition of assessors of Patrcktown, for aid
to build a country road. Accepted.
On motion of Mr.. Deane, of Portland, The
committee on the militia was directed TO in
qure into the expedency of authorizing tn,
Mayor and Alderman of cities, the select
men OF towns, or justices Of courts Of record
to call out the militia 10 suppress riots.
Remonstrance of Constant Il. Abbott ct nj
against erection of dam at Treats Falls
John Macarthur ct al. of Augusta, against
erection of a bridge at Gardiner.
SENATE, THURSDAY, July Is.
Read and time assigned-bills, additional
respecting city of Portland; additional re
speeding Maine Bank.
Passed TO be engroSSed-bills, additional re.
lating TO bowling allies in Bath; to increase
the capital stock ofCommercia Bank at Bath
10 authorize the city Of Portland to grant fur
Their aid TO the Atlantic and ST. Lawrence
Railroad Co.; establishing a municipal cour
| in East Thcmastop.
Mr.. Titcomb from The committee on edu-
cation to which was referred the general
school law, prepared by the board of educa
ton, reported that the same ought 10 pass
with certain amendments which he reported
| The report was laid OH the table on motion
of MIR. Pickard, and the amendments were
ordered to be printed.
Mr. Prince, from the committee on snri.
culture, reported leave to withdraw on the
petition of A. c. Dennison and others, for a
tax on stud-horses accepted. Adj.
! HoUsE.-The order from the Senate post
poning The election of U. S. Senator TO the
23d inst. was taken up on motion of .Nr.
Sewa. On motion of MIR. Appleton, the
23d was stricken out and The 25lh inserted.
| The order was then passed.
/ On motion of MIR. Appleton of Bangor, the
committee the judiciary was directed to
inquire into the expectancy Of further amend
ing chapter l25 OF the revised statutes in re-.
la,ion TO the manner and place of recording
mortgages, and if The mortgage resides in
an unincorporated place, that the said mort
gage shall be recorded in the nearest adjoin-
ing Incorporated town; and that said COM
mIttee was directed TO report what further
amendments are necessary in relation TO
said chapter.
Read and tomorrow assigned. Bills, add.
tional to establish the York and Cumbe rland
Railroad Company; 10 repeal chapter 377 of
the private and special laws of Maine: 10
establish municipal court in the town OF
East Thoma ston.
| Finally passed Bills, TO incorporate the
| Merchants Bank of Bangor; to incorporate
the Exchange Bank. Adj.
FRIDAY, July 10.
| SENArE.-Read once and time assigned
Bill additional 10 chapter 10S of the Revised
Statutes, reported by MIR. ShepIey; to rcgu.
late fisheries in Kennebec river, reported by
| Mr.. Lancaster
| HousE.-Mr. Young Of Camden, from the
committee on banks aud banking, rerorted a
| bill additional relating 10 the Lincoln bank
| Increasing its capital stock to $7500O) which
was read and Tomorrow assigned.
| The Speaker presented the account of Wm.
| Nye for services rendered the state. which
was referred 10 the committee on claims.
Mr.. Carter Of Portland, from The commit
tee on the Judiciary, made report on petit
ton for state reform school, accompanied
| by resolve for The establishment and erec