Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-01-27
House.

THURSDAY, Jan. &c.
Prayer by Rev. Mr.. LErrINGwELL of Gar
diner.
Papers from the Senate disposed of in con-
cuTrence.
READ AND AssIGNED-An act to incorpor-
ate Madagascar Dam Company; an act to in
corporate the Penobscot Country Poultry
Society; an act to authorize the Treasurer OF
the county of Cumberland 10 pay the Judg.
and Register of Probate of said county Ger.
tain sums of money.
On motion of Mr.. CHASE,
ORDERED, Tina, the Committee on the Ju.
dietary be directed to inquire into the expedi-
ency of requiring orders Tor payment of wages
TO be recorded.
On motion of Mr.. RAwsos,
ORDERED, That the same committee inquire
into the expediency of passing law limiting
the time that Judges shall be allowed to con-
fine Jurys after notice that they are unable
to agree.
On motion of same member,
ORDERED, That the same committee in
quire into the expectancy OF r, pealing chap
ll9 OF the laws OF 1867, authorizing cities
and towns 10 raise money TO aid ia the con
structlon Of railroads in this State.
On motion Of Sir. RoBiE,
ORDERED, That the same committee be d.
rected TO examine chap. 81. sec. 70 of the Re-
vised Statutes, and to report such alteration
as they may deem proper, 10 make it conform
to the Legislation OF last winter, in relation
to the rate of interest.
On motion OF Mr.. ATwELL,
ORDERED, That the Committee on Military
Affairs be. and hereby are directed and au-
thorized to visit the Bath Military and Or
phan Asylum, and report on the condition of
that institution.
On motion of Mr. WILSON.
ORDERED, That the same committee con-
slider the expediency Of extending the time OF
the Revised Statutes going into effect, 10 the
first day of April next.
On motion of the same gentleman,
ORDERED, That the Committee on Rail-
roads, Ways and Bridges, inquire into the
necessity Of legislation on the rights and
powers of railroad companies to take bur-
rows and gravel pits for the construction and
repairs Of their several roads.
On motion of MIR. HARTMAN,
ORDERED, That the Judiciary Committee
inquire if further legislation be necessary to
prevent spendthrifts from wasting their es-
tates.
On motion of Mr.. SEwALL,
ORDERED, i hat the same committee be
directed To inquire into the exp di ncy OF 50
amending chapter 81, sections 20 and 81 in
elusive Of the Revised Statutes of 1871, as 10
authorize the sale on inesne process of logs
and other lumber attached under section 81
chapter 81, OF said statutes.
On motion of Mr.. SAsBoRs,
ORDERED, That the judiciary Committee
inquire if further ami additional legislation
Is necessary or expedient as TO process for
partition Of real estate.
On motion of Mr.. BURNuAM,
ORDERED, That the Committee on Banks
and banking inquire into the expectancy Of SO
amending see. 8, of chap. 90 Of the acts of
1863, that savings banks may make loans to
their trustees in amounts not exceeding five
thousand dollars.
On motion of Mr.. CousYSs.
ORDERED, That the Committee on Legal
Reform inquire into the expeaiency of ame nd
ing sec. "a of chap. SO OF the Revised Stat
utes, so that if "a party receives verdict in
his favor by jury, and shall carry the ca Sc
into the Law Court, and the opinion OF the
Court shall be against him there, he shall re.
cover no costs subsequent TO the verdict, bu
the party prevailing in the Law Court shat
recover costs accruing after the verdict.
Mr. HoPgiEs, from the Committee on Di
vision Of Towns, on petition of Francis Mul
hken for Woods & Iappan Islands, in Bid
deford, to be set OF to Saco, reported leave /
withdraw.
Mr.. THOMPSON, from the ComRittee OIL
Military Affairs, made the same report on pc
fition OF George w. Aver for State aid.
Mr. Potter, from the Committee on Edu
cation, made the same report on petition c
Paris Hill Academy for aid.
Mr.. ATwELL, from the Committee on Mill
tary Affairs, reported legislation inexpeden
on order relating TO reducing the running ex
penses Of the Adjutant Generals Depart
ment.
MIR. GAssErT, from the Committee OIL
Pensions, ON recommilted bill, rcpoaed bill
an act authorizing pensions for disabled sol
diers and seamen. Printed under the rule
Mr.. PALMER, from the Committee on Bank
and Banking, on petition, reported bili an nc
to continue the powers Of the President, ID
rectors, and Company Of tic Alfred Bank