The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-02-25
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LEGISLATURE OF MAINE.

transacted, the time being devoted to a proper
celebration of Washngton's birthday con-
yention OF both branches was held in the hall of
the House of Representatives, attended by the
Governor. Council and Heads of Departments.
Gov. Coburn presided. Prayer was made by
Rev. j. II. Ingraham of Augusta. Gov. Coburr
made a few patriotic remarks. Mr.. Miller, Clerk
of the House read Washington's Farewell Ad-
dress. Remarks were then made by Mr.. Ding
ley, Speaker of the House, Gen. Perry, of the
Executive Council, and Mr.. Crosby of Dexter,
Mr.. Dudley, of Prcsque Isle, and Mr.. Stone, of
jay, after which the convention dissolved and
both branches adjourned
AUGUSTA, Feb. "a.
SENATE.
Tuesday, Prayer by Rev. Mr. Bailey of Gar
Papers from the House were disposed Of in
concurrence.
Read and assigned.-Act TO legalze the do
ings of Bowdoinham Bridge Meeting House So
ciety; act to incorporate Georges Insurance Co:
resolve in favor of Peol Socks; resolve in favor
of the heirs of Catharine L. Tuthill; Act to
change the charter of the Union Fire Insurance
Co., Bangor.
Mr. Smith, from the Penobscot delegation, re-
ported bill relating to the claim of Miles Will
son.
Bill to incorporate the Maine Mills was read
three times, and passed to be sngrossed, under a
suspension of the rules.
Mr. Woods presented the report of the Super
intendent of Schools, on Normal schools Re
ferred.
Mr.. Philbrick, from the Liquor Committee,
reported a bill explanatory of the law Of IS,
which was read and assigned
Passed to be engr0ssed.-Resolve for the pur-
chase of 300 copies of the Revised Statutes; act
authorizing the Commissioners of the Sinking
fund of the kennebec & Portland r. r., to in
vest the monies of said fund; act relating to
land certificates
Mr.. Josselyn, from the Committee on Agri-
culture, reported legislation inexpedient ON the
order relating to the Canada thistle.
Finally passed.-Resolves-for the distribu-
ton of the act relating to town bounties; in ia
vor of Joseph Attean and John Neptune; in aid
of bridge at Mattawamkcag Forks; in aid of
mills in township 2, range 3.
Adjourned.
Prayer by Rev Mr.. Mckenzie of Augusta.
Papers from the Senate were disposed of in
concurrence.
Read and assigned:-Bill providing for tax
ing bank stock owned out of the State.
Passed TO be engrossed.--Act to change the
names of certain persons; to amend Section /,
Chap. 81. of the laws of 90; to change the
time of holding Commissioner Court in Lin
coin County.
Eagrossed in concurrence.-A Act to amend
the act Incorporating the Portland Il Forest Az
enue Horse X. r. CO.; resolve for the abatement
of taxes on certain lands in township l, range
2; in favor of Daniel Randall and David A. Sew
all; act additional TO the act accepting the sur
render of the charter of Mariners Bank, Wis
casset; additional to the act incorporating the
Portland Union Railway Co.; to incorporate
the Portland Shovel Manufacturing Co. author
ing the city of Hallowell to exempt certain prop
erty from taxation.
Finally Dassed-Resolve providing fer the
establishment of Military Agencies.
Passed 10 be enacfed.-Act to reduce the CAPT.
tai stock of the Northern Bank, Hallowell; to
set off part of Alton and annex the same to
Oldtown; in relation to INDICATED grants OF
land; to allow further time to pay in the addi-
tional capital stock of the International Bank
TO increase the capital stock Of the Mercantile
Bank, Bangor.
Mr. Farwell, of Lewiston, introduced bill to
incorporate the Maine Mills The rules were
suspended, the bill read third time, and passed
TO be engrossed.
Mr.. Lowell, of Lewiston, presented bill to
amend the act Incorporating the City of Lewis
ton. Referred to the Judiciary Committee
On motion of Mr.. Holyoke, of Brewer, il was
ordered that the Special Committee on that part
of the Governors Message relating to the al
lowing of Volunteers to vote, be requested to re-
port, by bill or otherwise, at the earliest possible
day.
On motion of Mr.. Hayden, of Bath, the reso-
luton relating TO National Affairs were taken
from the table, and he addressed the House a,
length in their favor.
Mr.. Rigby, of Newburg, followed in few
remarks, during which the Speaker was repeat
eddy Obliged to check the applause and preserve
order.
On motion of Mr.. kingsbury, of Portland, the
resolution was tabled, and tomorrow at eleven
O'Clock assigned, at which time Mr.. X. is expect
ed to speak.
Bill to change the time of holding terms of the
Supreme Court in Cumberland County, was re-
ferred to the Judiciary Committee.
Bill to repeal Chap. 20, of the laws of go,
was referred to the Special Committee on the
Board of Agriculture.
Resolve in favor of Mary A. Harrison, was
read second time, and tabled, on motion OF
Mr.. Hopkinson.
Bill to incorporate the Army Agency Co., was
read third time, and tabled, on motion Of Mr..
Clay.
ON motion of Mr.. Swift, the Committee on
County Estimates was directed to enquire into
tina expcdiency Of authorizing County Commis-
sioners to compel all delinquent towns and cities
TO pay - interest on taxes remaining unpaid
after
Mr., Randlett, of Thomaston, presented bill
to extend the time for examining the accounts
for aid furnished families of volunteers Refer
red to the Special Committee on aid To volun-
teers.
Mr.. Lyman, of Machias. presented bill to
amend Chap. A, K s., relating to hawkers and
pedlars. Referred to Judiciary Committee.
Adjourned.
AUGUSTA, Feb. "a.