Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1862-01-31

The journal of yesterdays proceedings
read and approved.
Papers from the Senate disposed of in
concurrence.
Pftitions presented and r,ferred-OG A.
n. Sherman, to extend the time for collect
ion Of taxes in town of Newcastle ollver
S. Liyermare ard ais, relating to coast de-
fences. and for proper fertilization OF East
port D. G.. Lucy and ais for act OF lncor-
poration for IMPROVEMENT in stock SOLOMON
Dunning and ais, of Charleston, for amend.
mcnt of Constitution W. ID. Smith and
ais. of Mercer, for repeal OF law establish
ing Trial justices; Joseph Ryrant and ais,
in relation to specie payments.
Read and dsNgned-Resove to amend
chapter | of the Laws of 1861, entitled q
Resolve providing Tor the encouragement OF
the publication of a new township map OF
Maine an act additional to chapter ~ of
the Laws of 1853, relating to Banks and
Banking; an act to amend section y OF
chapter l2i of the Revised Statutes. relating
to public amusemcnts on saturday evening ;
an act extending the time for the Trustees Of
the Ellsworth Bank to close up the affairs Of
said Bank
Resolve in favor of Coast and Frontier
Dcfenccs came from the Senate passed to be
engrossed. On motion OF Mr.. Gilman of
Bath it was referred to the Committee on
Coast and Frontier Deienees,
Mr.. Lowell of Foxcroft. from the Com
mittee on Education, to which was referred
a resolve to amend chapter of the Resolves
OF 1851, providing for the distribution of
the maps Of Maine in state Library, reported
the same in new draft Accepted.
Mr.. Sewall Of Old.own, presented the
credentials OF Joseph Nicola, his brother
the Rel rcsentative from the Penobscut tribe
Of Indians, and the same was referred to the
Committee on Indian Affairs
\ communication was received from jos
B, Hall, Esq Secretary of State. transmit
tiug county estimates for the several coun-
ties, and the same were referred to the Com
mittec on County Estimates
Mr.. Bradbury ct E.stport, from the Com
mittee on the Judiciary. to which was re-
terred an order relating to public amuse-
ments, reported an act to amend section -
of chapter ia Of the Revised Statutes.
relating to public amusemeuts. Accepted
On motion Of Mr.. Burrows OF Eryebdrg,
Ordcred, That the Committee ON Eluca-
ton be instructed to inquire and report on
the expediency oil introducing the study Ct
agriculture into the public schools.
Mr.. Eaton of Wlusl5w. from the Com
mittee on Banks and Banking, to which was
referred petition Of Trustees OF Ellsworth
Bank, reported by bill. Accepted
Mr.. Sewail OF Olltown, oG.red the fol-
lowing
Ordered, That the Committee on Finance
be instructed to make provision in the tax
act Tor ls62 for taxing the stock Of Banks
and other corporations IN this State. whether
owned within the State or elsewhere
Mr. Sewall wished all to understand that
this order provides for the taxing of all
Bank and other stocks in Maine. whether
held by persons in the State or elsewhere -
The fashion has been for no tax to be laid
upon stock owned by persons out Of the
State. lie wished a change in this respect.
There are millions of dollars in stocks in
Maine not taxed, but which should be taxed
like other property.
Mr. king>bary OF Portland, inquired if it
WAS contemplated to tax stocks returned
residence unknown.
Mr.. S'wall replied that it was sointend,sl
lie would tax all such stock, aud have the
Banks and stock companies withhold the
dividends to pay the tax. The order was
pissed.
On motion Of Mr.. Cary of Iloulton. the
bill an act additional to chapter p Of the
LAWS Of ISIS. relating t. Banks aud Bank,
M. was passed 10 be cugrls>ci under the
suspension OF tbs rules
Mr.. Sherman Of Bdeksport, from the
Committee on Claims, to which WAS referred
petition OF Lyon OAK and others, reported
leave to withdraw, Accepted
Ca motion OF Mr. lean Of MaysYill1.
O. Gered. That the Committee on STATE
Lands be instructed t, inquire INTO the ex-
Peiiency Of repeating or - m,ndiny a re
solve in favor OF Isaac Wilder of SIlm N
Brook, in township Is, Rance 3, as u hmit
the time in which lie shaull bdiii bird:
/ across the Sllm)a Brook Stream
Mr. Hayden OF Bath. from the Cjnmit;ca
on Bills in Third L "a lag, reported seyera!
bills. Accepted.
Ga Milton Of Mr.. Hayden Of Bath,
0rdered. That the Committee On the Jul
d'ciiry inquire into the cxpedleney Of amend
ing sec. - chap. ia Revised Statutes re
latins to the observance Of the Lord day.
On motion of Mr. pcrkin OF Gardner,
Ordercd, That the Committee on Bank,
and Banking be instructed to inquire an
report to this House whether there has ben
any attempt on the part Of any Bank olFc r
within this State to obstruct the circulation
Of the Treasury notes OF the government Of
the United States, ana to inquire into the
expectancy Of providing Tor the assessment
Of u tax On the privilege Of the banks ot the
State 10 issue notes for circulation.
On motion Of Mr. Woolcock Of Prince
ton, adjourned,