Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-08
House,.

Prayer by Rev. Mr.. UPJoHN of Augusta.
Papers from the Senate disposed of in con.
currence.
READ AND AssIGNEp-Resolve in favor of the
town of Fl. Kent; an act authorizing c. Was.
gait of Swan Island, to extend his wharf; an
act to increase the fees of town clerks; an act
concerning the liabilities of railroads for de-
fective crossings.
Mr.. SANBoRS of Kittery, presented re-
solve to correct the valuation of York county,
and moved its reference to the Committee on
Claims.
The question of reference was discussed by
Messrs. Sanborn, Cousens, Keegan, Brag-
don, Heath, johnson, Carleton, Morse of
Buckfeld, and others.
The matter was referred to the York Coun-
ty Delegation.
The report of the Committee on Education,
reporting adverse in the matter of text books,
came from the Senate, that branch non- con-
curing with the House on the acceptance of
the report, and recommitting the same with
instructions to report bill. The report was
tabled on motion of Mr.. CARLETON.
On motion of Mr.. HASKELL of Portland,
ORDERED, That the Committee on Banks
and Banking, be instructed to inquire what
legislation is necessary, if any, in order to in
crease the bonds of Treasurers Of Savings
Banks.
On motion of Mr.. REED of No. IL,
ORDERED, That the Committee on State
Lands and State Roads be directed to inquire
into the expediency of authorizing the Land
Agent to convey certain tracts of land in Oak
field plantation, Aroostook county, for burial
grounds.
On motion of Mr.. MooRE of Buckfield,
ORDERED, That the Oxford County Dele
cation be directed to inquire into the expedi-
ency Of reducing the State valuation of Buck
field, but not to reduce the county aggregate.
On motion of Mr.. CARLETON,
ORDERED, That the Committee on Banks
and Banking be required to inquire into the
management OF the affairs of the American
Bank Of Hallowell, by the receivers thereof
ana what legislation, If any, is necessary to
facilitate the winding up of the affairs of said
bank, and which said committee shall he ON.
powered to send for persons and papers re-
lating thereto.
On motion of the same member.
ORDERED, That the Committee on Legal
Reform be required 10 inquire into the expe-
diency of making the time of service of legal
process on corporations the same as on indi-
vidnals.
Mr.. THOMPSON, from the Committee on
Military Affairs, on order, reported bill an act
to authorize the taking by towns eligible sites
for the erection of soldiers monuments there
on. Printed under the rule.
Mr.. CLEAvEs, from the Committee on Le-
gal Reform, reported legislation inexpedient
on order relating to requiring county bridges
and roads to be supported by the several
counties instead of towns.
Mr.. BRAN, from the Committee on Agri.
culture, reported ought to pass on bill an act
to incorporate the East Oxford Agricultural
Society. Read twice and tabled on motion
of Mr.. GREEN of Wilton.
Mr.. SANBoas, from the Judiciary Commit
tee, reported legislation inexpedient on order
relating to partition of real estate.
Same member, from the same Committee
reported leave to withdraw on petition for in.
corporation of the Hibernian Mutual Benevo-
lent Society of Bangor.
Mr.. VIVIAN, from the Committee on Banks
and Banking, on petition, reported bill an act