Daily Kennebec journal., 1870-02-16
STATE OF MAINE, }
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, :


STATE OF MAINE,
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
Augusta, Feb II, 1870.
To fhs Senate and House Of Representatives. :
have the honor to ask your attention to
the disadvantages of the present mode OF heat
ing the State House. There are thirty fires
besides two furnaces, in constant operation,
and still the building is impertectly warmed.
The present arrangement Is moreover expen-
sive and dangerous. l submit herewith pro-
pcsals for heating the building by steam, from
which it may be seen that this can be effect
ually done, at a saving compared with the
present mode of some 81 500 year.
In recommending this matter to your atten-
ton, take occasion also to advert to the bad
condition of the roof above the library, by
reason of which the books are suffering great
damage. 1t would seem that the building re-
quires considerable repairs.
JOSHUA l.. CHAMBERLAIN.
On motion of Mr.. REED, the communica-
ton and accompanying paper were referred
to the Committee on Public Buildings.
The proposals above referred TO were from
T. S. Clogston & Co., of Boston, who offer to
put in their steam heating apparatus to warp
the building thoroughly by steam tor Sc, $50
Mr.. KINGsBURY, from Committee on State
Lands and State Roads, reported leave to
withdraw, on petition of John z. Parks ask
ing that the Land Agent be authorized to ex-
change certain parcel Of land.
On motion of Mr.. CUSHING,
ordered, That the Committee on Public
Buildings, to which was referred the connlu-
nication Of the Governor in relation to the
condition of the capitol, be directed, in con-
ncction with said communication, TO inquire
into the state Of the building and submit es-
Inmates Of the probable cost of repairs; also
to inquire into the expediency OF removing
the seat of Government to some other section
of the State; and tine propriety OF the ap-
pointment of Commissioners by the Governor
and Council to examine all questions con-
nectcd with said removal, and report to the
present or next Legislature.
On motion of Mr.. CUSHING, bill an act to
regulate the formation and regulation Of rail-
road corporations, was taken from the table.
The question occurred upon the adoption OF
amendment ga"
Mr. LANE moved to amend by adding to
section IL. the words, ''without special act
of the legislature"
Mr. REED said, while he is disposed to favor
the original bill he is opposed to the amend
inents. They vitiate, destroy and ruin the
whole bill. 1t fails to protect the public.
Cares not how near one road is built to an
other if the people want it and the interests of
the public are subserved. The objects of es-
tablishing railroad lines in the State ought to
be to benefit the public and this end is what
we should have in view first, last and every
time. Without general railroad law rail-
road building cannot be conducted upon the
same basis as other business. We can do
with no less provisions than are found in the
original bill.
The substitute or amendment A, by Mr..
CUSHING, was rejected.
The question then required upon the pas
sage of the original bill to be engrossed.
Mr.. LANG proposed section II of the sub
stitute, with Mr. LANES proposed amend
mcnt, or new section, and favorved its
adoption. The section will read as follows:
Section IL. No company organized under
the provision of this act shall be authorized by
virtue thereof, to build any railroad within
ten miles of any railroad now in process of
construction, within five years from the time
this act takes effect, without special action Of
the legislature.
Mr.. TALBOT moved to amend by inserting
the words land parallel to" after the word
''if'' in line 8. Adopted.
Mr.. CARLETON moved to amend by inserting
in line after the word ''now', the words
chartered orr. Adopted.
Mr.. LANG spoke in favor of his amend
ment.
Mr.. REED asked if it is advantageous to the
public to have competing lines, why not have
them within ten miles of each other, and why
postpone it? We ought to meet the bill on
its merits.
Mr.. LANG Said the object of the amend
ment is to show those opposing consolidation
that no wrong is intended.
Mr.. NEALLEY said we are not to legislate
solely and entirely for public good, but indi-
vidual rights demand our attention also. The
public good demands the encouragement of
public enterprises by individuals and corpora
tions. 1t is not an easy thing to build rail-
road. We ask the amendment for the protec-
ton of those who invest their money in build
ing roads, that after one company have COM
menced building road another may not
Immediately step in and build a parallel
one. Competition in its place is well, but
competitor to break down another road pro-
duces bad results.
Mr.. LINDSEY said the law provides that be-
fore charter be granted. a survey, &c. be
had; but this bill proposes new and differ
ent method. All our roads obtained their
charter under the laws and the object of this
amendment is to protect these roads while
they are being built. If adverse or cOmpet-
ing lines are allowed to come in it will effect
those companies most injuriously. Would it
be just when a company have accepted their
charter in good faith and are going on to
their road, to allow another company
Of twelve men 10 commence parellel line, to
their detrimet and injury? Is 1t right to pass
laws affecting previous laws2 If this amend
ment is not adopted it will be an outrage on
the right of parties acting under previous
laws.
Mr.. FRENCH said that under the color Of
legislative enactments companies have been
projected which did not look to the develop
ment or the real interests Of the State but
for private ends. BY general railroad law
We place the whole corporate interests Of the
State upon one basis. If the bill is right the
amendments are wrong. The time will come,
il it has not already, when railroads will be
needed nearer than within ten miles of each
other.
Mr.. Lang further explained in regard to the
amendment.
Phe question was taken upon the adoption
OF Mr., Lana's amendment on section ~, re-
suislng an It's adoption, the vote standing ~
for to against.
MT. CcsatsG msved to amend by stricking
out the word ten in the third line of section
2, inserting ave so that it will read, sat
least five thousand dollars Of stock" Also to