Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-18
House.


Prayer by Rev. Mr.. PENNEY of Augusta.
Papers from the Senate disposed of in con-
currence.
Bill an act to amend an act entitled an act TO
incorporate the city of Gardiner. was read
three times, rules being suspended and passed
10 be engrossed.
The report of the Joint Committee to see
what action the Legislature should take in
observance of respect TO the memory Of the
late Geo. Peabody, was read and laid on the
table on motion of Mr.. BLISS.
communication was received from Ed
ward K. Spear, Councillor elect, signifying his
acceptance of the Office to which he is elected.
A communication was received from the
Senate through its Secretary, proposing a
Joint convention of the two branches in the
Representatives Hall, this day, at II o'clock,
for the purpose of administering to Edward
Il. Spear, Councillor elect, the oaths required
by the Constitution to enable him TO enter
upon the discharge of his official duties.
On motion Of Mr.. BRADFORD, the Clerk
was charged with and conveyed a message to
the Senate signifying its concurrence in the
proposed c0Rs enIion.
Inc hour having arrived, the Senate came
IN and 3 Convention was formed
~ CONVENTION
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Inward r. Spear Councillor elect. vas
pleased 70 say he would attend upon the con-
yeltien forthwith.
Thereapon Edward r. Spear, Councillor
elect came in and took and subscribed the
oa;hs required to qualify him to enter upon the
discharge of his official duties.
The Councillor then retired.
On motion of Mr.. TALBOT of the Senate,
Ordered, That message be sent to the
Governor by the Secretary informing him of
the election and qualification Of Edward r.
Spear, Executive Councillor for the current
political year.
The purpose for which it was convened hav-
ing been accomplished, the convention was
dissolved and the Senate retired.
HOUSE.
On motion of Mr.. BAKER,
Oydsred. That the Committee on Railroads,
Ways and Bridges be directed to inquire what
changes, if any, are expedient in chap. oil OF
the Revised Statutes concerning railroads.
On motion of Mr. VosE.
Ordered, That the Committee on the Judi
ciary be instructed to inquire into the expe-
diency Of repeating or amending chap. % OF
the laws Of 1858 entitled an act 10 amend
chap. - Of the Revised Statutes in relation
10 levy Of executions against towns.
On motion of Mr.. PHILLIPS.
Ordsred, That the Committee on Education
be instructed 20 inquire INTO the expediency
of amending the public laws so as to require
towns 10 raise sl.25 for each inhabitani for
the support Of public schools, instead of 81
now required.
On motion Of Mr.. FARwELL,
ordered, That the House proceed 30 vote
for United States Senator TO fill the vacancy
caused by the death Of VIM. Pitt Fcssenden,
at II o'clock a. NJ, on Tuesday next.
On motion of Mr.. HARTMAN, resolve in
relation 10 the Valuation Commission was
taken from the table.
Same gentleman moved to strike ont all
after the word resolred and insert as follows
THAT the Commits sioners upon State Valua-
ton appointed under the provision of the re-
solve of Feb. 10 1863 are allowed farther time
10 complete their lists of valuation, and thai
they are hereby instructed in making up anc
completing said lists to take into considera'
ton any reliable evidence or information rel
alive to the destruction or dlminution o.
property In any locality since April lst 1863
and the enbarassments or the Indebtedness OF
any ulantaiioa tewa or city that will in
their Judgment impair the value Of property