Daily Kennebec journal., 1870-02-26

engrossed by the House, came from the SEN
ate indefinitely postponed. Tabled on motion
of Mr.. THURLorGH.
Bill an act to abolish capital punishment,
refused passage by the House, came from
the Senate amended, and passed to be en-
crossed.
Mr. FARwELI offered amendment ''B. pro-
viding for the execution of those who commit
murder while confined in prison, and on
motion of the same gentleman this amend
ment with that of the Senate were ordered to
be printed.
Bill an act additional to chap. of the Re-
viscd Statutes, relating to town trcasurers and
collectors, came from the Senate, that branch
insisting upon its former vote, passing the
same to be engrossed, and proposing com
mittee of conference.
On motion of Mr. Kinks, the House insist
ed on its vote. and concurred in the proposed
committee, and the Speaker appointed on the
part of the House. Mcssrs. Kinks, Barker and
Stover to serve as the Committee.
Mr.. BRAwN, by leave, laid on the table to
be printed, bill an act to increase the compen-
sation of members of the Legislature
Mr.. DARLING, by leave, presented resolve
in favor of Patten Academy, which was re-
f,rred to the Committee on Education.
Mr.. links, presented petition of Theodore
c. Woodman ct 20 ais, citizens of Bucksport,
for amendment of law regulating river and
interior waters, which was referred to the
Committee on Interior Waters.
Mr.. CHASE of Woodstock, presented petl-
ton of A. c. Dennison ct As ais, in aid OF
Portland and Oxford Central Railroad Cor
poration. which was referred to the Commit
tee on Railroads, Ways and Bridges.
Mr. JONES presented petition of a. .. Noyes
ct ais, of Norway, for an appropriation to
7 - IT, ,,.l, rnfp rrcfi
to the Committee on Education.
Mr.. JoRpAN of Minot, presented the petit
ton of 0. b. Dwinal ct 80 ais, of the town
of Muot, for an act to allow said town to Gre
ate a sinking fund for the payment OF their
town debt which was referred to the Judlcla-
ry Committee.
On motion of Mr.. IIoLBRooK.
ordered. That the Committee on Legal Re
form be requested to inquire into the expedi-
ency of additional legislation relating to re-
ceipts issued by warehouse men and comlnls-
sion merchants for merchandise and stocks
received for storage or deposit
On motion of Mr.. BARTON.
Oydeyed That the same committee inquire
whether change is necessary IN chap ~ oi
the Revised Statutes, relating to paupers.
On motion of Mr.. WENTWORTH,
Ordered, That the Committee on the judi
ciary be instructed to inquire into the expedi-
ency of cnacting law making administrators
and executors of estates of deceased persons
punishable by indictment for making false
return of the inventory of such estates.
Mr. BoNNEY, from the Committee on the
Judiciary. reported leave to withdraw on petit
ton of John Merrel ct ais, of Sanford tor
lcgalzation of the doings of said town.
Same member, from the same committee,
on order relating to amending the law SO as
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when taking the inventory of taxable proper
ty not taxable where found, to notify the town
where such property is taxable, reported leg
islaton inexpedient.
Mr.. VosF, from the same committee. on
order inquiring into the expediency OF amend
ing the law relating to writs OF execution
when the person whose received Judgment
has deceased reported legislation inexpedient
Same member, from the same committee,
reported reference to the next Legislature on
bill an act to enlarge lien on logs and lumber.
Mr. BARKER, from the same committee on
order relating to amending the law so that
bondsmen OF collectors of taxes shall be mol
den only for a definite time, reported legis-
laton incxpcdient.
Mr.. BARTON. from the Committee on Legal
Reform, on order relating to testimony of
persons since deceased, reported legislation
inexpedient.
Mr.. SMITH. from the Committee on Educa-
ton. reported ought not to pass on bill an act
to amend chap. IL, of sec. 10 of the Revised
Statutes.
Mr.. GANNETr, from the Committee on Pen
sions, reported legislation inexpedient on or
der relating to exempting persons heretofore
in the United States service from payment
of poll tax.
Mr. Kinks, from Com. on Railroads, Ways
Legislature on petition of Hiram Gardiner ct
ais, for charter for a railroad from Machi-
as to Ellsworth and for authority for Machias
to loan its credit in aid of same.
Same member, from the same committee,
made the same report on petition of James
Anderson ct ais, of Whitncyville, for charter
for railroad from that town to Ellsworth, and
for Whitneyville to aid the same.
Same member, from the same committee,
made the same report on petition OF Charles
Campbell ct ais, of Cherryfeld, for char
ter for railroad from that town to Ellsworth,
and for Cherryfield to aid the same.
Mr.. BARKER, from the Judiciary Commit
tee, on petition, reported bill an act to make
valid the doings of persons elected as select
men and assessors of the town of Kennebunk
for the year 1868. Read three times, rules
suspended and passed to be engrossed.
Mr.. TwiTcHELL, from the Committee on
Finance, on communication of the State
Treasurer, reported resolve concerning debts
of this State contracted prior to February 20,
1862. Read twice, rules being suspended,
and passed to be engrossed.
Mr. DAGGETT, from the Committee on Edu-
cation, on order, reported bill an act to amend
chap l. of the Revised Statutes, relating to
employment of teachers. Printed.
Mr.. BAKER from the Committee on Legal
Reform, reported ought to pass on recommit-
ted bill an act providing for the organization
explanations. Printed.
Mr.. BoNNEY, from the Committee on the
Judiciary, reported ought to pass on bill an
act to amend chap. 20 Of the Revised Stat
utes, concerning assignments. Printed.
Mr. Drawn, from the Committee on Rail-
roads, Ways and Bridges, on petition, re-
ported bill an act to incorporate the Ship
Stream Valley Railroad Company. Printed.
Mr. IRISH, from the Committee on State
Lands and State Roads, on petition, reported
resolve in favor of Romaine Michaud. Read
and assigned, and printed under rules
Mr. SHERMAN, from the same Committee,
on petition of jesse Drew, reported resolve
in favor of building mills at the mouth OF
Madawaska river. Read and assigned, and
urintpd undpr rules.