The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1869-01-23
Maine Legislature.
Special dispatch by International Line.l
SENATE

Especial dispatch by International Linel
SENATE.
AUGUSTA, Jan. 22.-On motion of Mr. Lane,
Ordered, That the Judiciary Committee in
quire into the expediency of repeating all the
laws relating to the filing of specifications OF
defence in the Supreme Judicial Courts.
Mr.. Webb, from the Committee on Legal
Reform, on an order to inquire into the expe-
diency of change of laws relating to resi-
dence of paupers, reported legislation inexpe-
dent. The same Senator, from the same COM
mittee, on an order to inquire into the exped-
ency of amending sect. "a, of chap. "a of the
Revised Statutes, relating to paupers, reported
LEGISLATION inexpedient
Mr.. Cony, from the Committee of State
Lands and State Roads, reported resolve in
favor Of William Davis. Read and assigne d.
Mr.. Bolster, from the Committee on Judici-
airy, reported bill an act in relation TO agree
ments or stipulations relative to the title of
personal property bargained and delivered, for
which a note is given. Printed under rule.
Mr.. Buck, from the Committee on Mercan-
tile Affairs and Insurance, reported bill an
act to amend the charter of the Union Mutual
Insurance Company. Read and assigned.
On motion OF Mr.. Ludden, the vote whereby
SO much of the Governors message as relates
to the prohibitory liquor law and State con-
stabuary and petitions for constabulary law
referred to the Committee on the Judici-
airy, was reconsdered and referred to a Joint
select committee of three on the part of the
Senate, consisting of Messrs. Ludden, Messer
and Bolster, with such as the House may join.
Mr.. Smell, from the Committee on Legal Re-
form, on bill an act to prohibit the shooting of
partridges and woodcocks, reported that the
same ought to pass.
Passed to be engrossed-Bills, an act to in
corporate the Cumberland Institute and Social
Library; an act to incorporate the Trustees of
st. GATHERINGS Hall; an act relating to specie
payments.
On motion of Mr. Buzzell, William Rust,
Esq, OF Belfast, was chosen Speaker pro tenn.
in the absence of Mr.. Drummond.
On motion of Mr.. Reed, Ordered, That the
Committee on the Judiciary be directed to in
qure into the expediency of SO amending chap.
1876 of the Public Laws of 1862. that it may ap-
ply to all cases of real actions as we'll as actions
on notes and bills of exchange.
On motion of Mr.. BuzzelI, Ordered, That
the Judiciary Committee be instructed to in
quire whether the fees now allowed trial JUS
tees N the State are adequate for the duties
now performed by them.
On motion of Mr.. Bigeow, Ordered, That
the Committee on Legal Reform be directed to
inquire into the expediency of so amending
sect. l, chap. 80, of the Revised Statutes, as to
give trial justices jur sdicton on civil actions
where the debt or damages demanded do not
exceed $50. Also of extending said section so
as to provide for jury of six at the request of
either party, at the expense of the party so re-
questing.
On motion of Mr.. Whidden, Ordered, That
the Committee on Finance. with such as the
Senate may join, be and hereby are requested
to consider the subject of a new State valua-
ton
Mr.. Stone, from the Committee on Fisheries,
reported bill an act to repeal chap 582 of the
special laws of 1868 relative to taking Goldfish
in Frenchmen's Ba
Mr.. Hubbard. from the Committee on the
Judiciary, reported bill an act to amend chap.
1 of the public acts of 1861, relating to Wards
in the city of Bangor. Same member from
same committee, reported bill an act relating
to licenses for the conveyance of real estate
under contract made by deceased persons
Same member of same committee, reported the
following bills amendatory to the probate law
bills: An act additional to amendment of chap.
63 OF the Revised Statutes; an act to amend
chaps s., 67 and II of the Revised Statutes;
an act additional to chap. 70 OF the Revised
Statutes; an act additional to chap. 81 of the
Revised Statutes; an act relating to proof and
effect of wills executed in another State or
county.
Mr.. Reed, from the same committee, ON bill |
an act providing for the safe depository of |
wills, reported that the sa me ought to pass.
Passed to be engrossed-Bills, an act to in |
corporate the Knox Trotting Park Associa-
ton; an act to incorporate the Liberal Chris
tan Association of Pennington; an act to in
corporate the Orono Manufacturing Company;
an act to extend the time for the completion of
the Portland & Rochester railroad.
Mr.. league presented the petition of d. L.
Adams and 100 others, asking that the Sep
TENDER term of the Supreme Judicial Court
may be held in Lyndon instead of Houlton,
Aroostook.
Mr.. Perry presented the petition of John
Smith ct. ais, asking that the same term may
be held at Presque Isle instead of at Houlton.